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Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Gulf Today
Saudi announces SAR100,000 fine for sheltering visit visa holders during Hajj
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that individuals found sheltering visit visa holders in the Holy City of Makkah or the Holy sites during the Hajj 2025 season will face strict penalties. This measure applies to any form of accommodation — including hotels, apartments, private residences, lodging centres, or Hajj housing sites — or who conceals them or provides assistance enabling them to remain in Makkah and the Holy sites from Dhu Al-Qidah 01 to Dhu Al-Hijjah 14. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Monday, violators may be fined up to SAR100,000. The ministry warned that penalties will increase based on the number of violating individuals accommodated, sheltered, or assisted. A Muslim pilgrim enters the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah on Monday. AP The ministry also urged the public to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions, which are designed to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims, allowing them to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility. Muslim pilgrims prepare to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AP It also called on the public to report any violations of these regulations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering the Holy City of Makkah, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal journeys into the city. The government blames overcrowding at the Hajj on unauthorised participants. It also says they made up large numbers of those who died in last year's searing summer heat. There are currently 1.4 million Muslims in Makkah officially, with more expected to arrive in the days to come.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for sheltering visit visa holders during Hajj 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that individuals found sheltering visit visa holders in Makkah or the holy sites during the Hajj season will face strict penalties. This measure applies to any form of accommodation — including hotels, apartments, private homes, lodging centres, or Hajj housing — from Dhu Al-Qidah 01 to Dhu Al-Hijjah 14. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Inside Operation Tupac: Pakistan's secret project to burn Kashmir Who is Asim Munir, the Zia-style general shaping Pakistan's faith-driven military revival 'Looking for partners, not preachers': India's strong message for EU amid LoC tensions According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), violators may be fined up to SAR 100,000. The ministry stated that penalties will increase depending on how many individuals are unlawfully accommodated, sheltered, or assisted. Compliance with Hajj regulations Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cracks In Concrete? Discover Repair Methods In Malaysia You Might Not Know! Concrete Crack Repair | Search Ads Search Now The ministry urged all residents and visitors to follow Hajj rules and guidelines, highlighting the importance of protecting the safety and order of pilgrims during the season. It also called on the public to support efforts that ensure smooth and safe Hajj rituals for all, according to a report by Gulf Business. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Hotlines to report violations Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia to penalise violators of new rules for pilgrims; check regulations, advisory & details here Saudi Arabia bans stay for non-Hajj visas-holding tourists in Makkah To report any violations related to the accommodation of visit visa holders during the restricted period, the Ministry has set up dedicated hotlines. People in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region can call 911, while those in other regions should use 999. The announcement reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to managing the Hajj process and ensuring that all pilgrims perform their religious duties in a secure and well-regulated environment.
Gulf Business
05-05-2025
- Gulf Business
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia imposes new fine for accommodating visit visa holders
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced stringent penalties for individuals who accommodate or shelter visit visa holders in any type of residence, including hotels, apartments, private homes, accommodation centres, or Hajj housing, within Makkah and the holy sites from Dhu Al-Qidah 01 to Dhu Al-Hijjah 14. As reported by the Saudi Press Agency ( The ministry emphasised that penalties will increase based on the number of violating individuals accommodated, sheltered, or assisted. It urged everyone to comply with Hajj regulations to ensure the safety of pilgrims and the smooth performance of rituals. Reporting violations of Hajj regulations To report violations, the ministry has established dedicated hotlines: 911 for Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 for other regions of the kingdom. The announcement underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to maintaining order and security during the Hajj season, ensuring that all pilgrims can perform their religious duties in a safe and organised environment Read:
