Saudi Arabia has made many major changes in the rules for Haj pilgrims. These changes are being implemented from this year. For example, now the passengers going on Haj will not be able to take the children with them. Many more rules have also been changed regarding the yatra. People traveling for the first time have been given some preferences compared to Haj pilgrims who have traveled first. It is being told that these changes made in the rules are being made to reduce the crowd.
What are the new rules?
Let us tell you that this time the Saudi government has also made some changes in the rules for Haj. Married couple are no longer allowed to stay in the same room during Haj. This new rule will be applicable from Haj 2025. Male and female pilgrims will be kept in different rooms and men will not be allowed to enter the room of female pilgrims. According to a report by The Vocal News, even though the husband and wife will not share the room, their rooms will be close for ease. This has been done with the aim of safety and privacy of women pilgrims.
New rules for Haj 2025
- Children with pilgrims will not be able to participate in Haj pilgrimage.
- New passengers will be given priority compared to those who have done Haj first.
- Modern techniques will be used for crowd control at pilgrimage sites.
- Camps, paths and living arrangements will be made more comfortable and smooth.
- Strict standards will be adopted by prioritizing the health of pilgrims.
- Instead of 70 years, only 65 years old passengers will be able to go.
Haj will be held in June
It is being told that Haj pilgrims will go to Saudi from India between April 29 to May 30, 2025. The main rituals of Haj will be performed from 3 June to 8 June. This is the most important stage of the pilgrimage, where millions of Muslims gather in Mecca to perform rituals. After completing the Haj, the pilgrims will start their return journey. Till now pilgrims above 70 years of age were allowed to bring a companion. In the new rules, this age limit has been reduced to 65 years.
The purpose of new rules of Haj and Umra Ministry of Saudi Arabia
According to the new rules, the children have been banned on Haj pilgrimage. People going for the first time will get priority compared to those who have done Haj first. Health standards have also been made strict. Also, many paths are also being made more convenient. The government of Saudi Arabia says that Haj pilgrimage will be easier with new rules and regulations. It is being said that the crowd will be less and if there is a crowd, it can be easily controlled. It is very important for the meaning of. For many countries, there is also talk of change in Vija rules.
Changes in visa rules will affect 14 countries
- Algeria
- Bangladesh
- Egypt
- Ethopia
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Sudan
- Tunisia
- Yemen
Now the Saudi Arabia government will give entry on visa to the people of these countries. Earlier, he could visit Saudi Arabia any number during a certain time. But it was misused, people with multiple entry visa used to reach Saudi Arabia during Haj and used to travel without registration, due to which there was a crowd. Pakistan was accused that during the Hajj, a large number of people from here reach Saudi Arabia to beg. But now it will be stopped.
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