Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Imposes Fines Up to Rs 4.5 Lakh for Specific Violations

May 01, 2025 Komal Das

Saudi Arabia announces strict penalties for Hajj 2025 violations, effective April 29 to June 10, to ensure smooth crowd management

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Pilgrims caught without proper permits face a fine of up to 20,000 Saudi Riyals (approx. Rs 4.5 lakh). This also applies to visit visa holders entering Mecca

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Anyone facilitating unauthorized Hajj (transportation, accommodation) will face a fine of up to 100,000 Riyals (approx. Rs 22.7 lakh), multiplied per person

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Anyone facilitating unauthorized Hajj (transportation, accommodation) will face a fine of up to 100,000 Riyals (approx. Rs 22.7 lakh), multiplied per person

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Vehicles used for transporting violators may be seized, and illegal infiltrators will be deported and banned from Saudi Arabia for 10 years

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Hajj 2025 will take place from June 4 to June 9, with flights already departing from India on April 29

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14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, have suspended certain visa categories to control crowd and prevent unregistered pilgrims

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India’s Hajj quota for 2025 is at 1.75 lakh, the highest in a decade. Minister Kiren Rijiju extends best wishes to pilgrims

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