Saudi Arabia sets new conditions for Hajj

POBNEWS24, Dhaka Feb 12, 2025 : The Saudi Arabian government has issued new guidelines for the 2025 holy Hajj and Umrah. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued several new conditions for Saudi residents and foreigners who want to perform Hajj this year.
They said that only those who have never performed Hajj will be given priority for registration this year. However, the conditions will be relaxed for those who will serve as guides for Hajj pilgrims.
Another condition is that the validity of the National Card or Residency Card must be until the 10th of the month of Zilhajj.
100% accurate information must be provided during Hajj registration. If someone provides incorrect information, the registration may be canceled.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that those interested in performing Hajj must be physically fit. Those suffering from chronic and terminal diseases will not be able to perform Hajj. In addition, interested pilgrims must complete meningitis and seasonal influenza vaccinations before Hajj.
In addition, if anyone does not want to perform Hajj after the Hajj program has started, they will not get their money back. Registration must be done in accordance with this.
All pilgrims must follow the health and prevention rules, the specific time for visiting holy places. In addition, all instructions regarding movement, gathering and accommodation must be strictly followed.
Those who are approved for Hajj must print it through the Nusuk app. So that the QR code on the approval paper can be clearly seen. This paper must be kept with them throughout the Hajj. In addition, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stipulated that this paper cannot be given to anyone other than themselves.
In addition, Saudi Arabia has also stated that pilgrims will not be able to take children with them during this Hajj.
Last year, a total of 1.8 million people performed Hajj. Of which 1.6 million were foreigners. They came from different countries of the world. On the other hand, two hundred thousand people performed Hajj from Saudi Arabia.