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Visa holders can’t enter Makkah during Hajj season

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The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced visit visa holders will not be allowed to enter or remain in Makkah during the Hajj season.
Arab News reported, Between May 23 and June 21, only pilgrims with Hajj permits may do so, with penalties imposed on anyone violating the rules.
The ministry emphasized that visit visas did not give the holder permission to perform Hajj. It also urged visitors currently in Saudi Arabia to avoid travel to Makkah during the specified period.
“Violators will be subject to penalties according to the Kingdom’s regulations,” said a statement from the ministry.
Earlier, the Ministry of Interior said it would start imposing fines amounting to $2,666 on anyone, including Saudi citizens, caught entering Makkah without a Hajj permit between June 2-20.

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Khudayar Mohla

Managing Partner - Mohla & Mohla - Advocates and Legal Consultants, Islamabad-Pakistan. Founder  ‘The Law Today Pakistan’ (TLTP) Newswire Service. Teaches Jurisprudence, International law, Civil and Criminal law.  Can be reached at mohla@lawtoday.com.pk

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