Over 3 lakh pilgrims without valid Haj permits turned away from Makkah

In a significant move ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage 2024 (1445 AH), Saudi Arabia refused entry of more than 3 lakh people into the holy site of Makkah for being unable to produce a valid Haj permit.

The decision to prevent pilgrims without valid permits from entering



holy sites for this Haj season was made to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims and to prevent any potential disruptions.

According to the Saudi Press Agency reports, these included 153,998 pilgrims who arrived on tourist visas instead of Haj visas.