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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to leave before Hajj visa expiry; warns of legal action for overstay
Saudi Arabia 's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a clear reminder to all pilgrims to exit the Kingdom before their Hajj visas expire. The ministry emphasised that leaving on time is not only a legal requirement but also a gesture of respect for the Kingdom's rules and the sacred nature of the pilgrimage. In an official statement, the ministry said, 'Abiding by the designated departure period preserves the integrity of Hajj procedures and ensures ongoing facilitation for all guests of God.' Authorities have warned that failure to depart before the visa's expiration can lead to legal penalties and possible travel restrictions in the future. The ministry reiterated that Hajj visas are strictly for pilgrimage purposes. Pilgrims must not engage in unauthorized activities or work, and must avoid unlicensed agents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Side Sleepers With Neck Pain: Try This "Pillow Trick" Tonight Sleep Digest Publication Learn More Undo To manage the exit process, the General Directorate of Passports has launched a wide-scale departure operation. This includes deploying personnel and advanced technology across all international air, land, and sea exit points. 'We have mobilized personnel and security systems to ensure an efficient and orderly exit process for pilgrims,' the directorate said in an official statement. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) In Medina, local authorities have started assisting departing pilgrims at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Many pilgrims stay in the city post-Hajj to visit the Prophet's Mosque before heading home. A dedicated transport program is facilitating smooth transfers from residences to the airport, coordinated by the regional Hajj and Visit Committee. Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah visas from June 10 after concluding Hajj season Saudi Arabia imposes no travel ban on Indians; Temporary restrictions linked to Hajj season: Sources Saudi Arabia prepares for 'worst case scenario' as extreme heat looms over Hajj 2025 This year, the Medina airport played a key role in the Hajj season, welcoming 719,400 pilgrims on 1,910 flights from 196 cities across 53 countries, accounting for 60% of all Hajj-related air traffic in Saudi Arabia. Authorities continue to remind visitors that Hajj regulations are strictly enforced to ensure the safety, order, and spiritual focus of the pilgrimage.
Saudi Gazette
09-06-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims' departure through all international ports
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness to finalize pilgrims' departure procedures for the current Hajj season at various Saudi international air, land, and sea entry and exit points, and to facilitate their travel. The directorate stated that it has mobilized its personnel and technologies, supported by modern security systems, to implement this phase of the Hajj plan and ensure pilgrims' smooth departure. Meanwhile, the government entities in the Madinah Region have begun seeing off pilgrims returning to their home countries via Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, after performing Hajj this year with ease and tranquility. After performing Hajj, large numbers of pilgrims are arriving in Madinah to pray at the Prophet's Mosque and greet Prophet Muhammad and his two companions. A program has been implemented to facilitate their transfer from residences to the airport. The program is overseen by the Hajj and Visit Committee in the region and relevant entities to ensure the orderly and timely departure of flights to various destinations. The Madinah airport recorded tangible success during the pre-Hajj phase by receiving Hajj flights smoothly and efficiently. During the arrival period, the airport received 719,400 pilgrims, representing 49 percent of all air-arriving pilgrims to the Kingdom during this Hajj season. These pilgrims arrived on board 1,910 flights from 196 cities in 53 countries, operated by 65 airlines, starting from April 29. This volume accounted for 60 percent of all Hajj flights received by Saudi airports during the arrival phase.
Arab News
20-04-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Kingdom ensures health, safety for Hajj pilgrims
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority is implementing a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of food, medicine, and medical products provided to pilgrims during the Hajj season. These efforts are being carried out under government directives, reflecting its commitment to serving pilgrims and ensuring their comfort and safety, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The authority will monitor and inspect products under its supervision at air, land, and sea ports of entry for pilgrims, the SPA added. It will also oversee food and pharmaceutical facilities and medical sites in Makkah and Madinah, as well as seasonal medical facilities affiliated with Hajj affairs offices, in coordination with the Ministry of Health. In addition, the authority will monitor products arriving via air freight from Hajj affairs offices at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. Its initiatives during the Hajj season include field studies and awareness workshops for staff in approved food preparation kitchens to ensure compliance with health standards to provide safe meals to pilgrims, in collaboration with the municipalities of Makkah and Madinah. The authority will also deliver multilingual awareness messages and informational programs to pilgrims on food and drug safety, according to the SPA. The initiatives reflect the authority's ongoing efforts to deliver optimal regulatory services, enhance coordination with government agencies for a successful Hajj season, and reinforce the Kingdom's leadership in crowd management.
