Hajj 2026 Health Restrictions Explained: What Pilgrims Must Know | Saudi Arabia Rules

Описание: Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj, one of the largest gatherings in the world.

But ahead of next year’s pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has introduced new health restrictions. And for many people, these rules could mean they’re no longer eligible to go.

So what exactly has changed? And why now?

Let's have a look at the new rules.

According to a notice on Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs website, based on guidelines from the Saudi Health Ministry, pilgrims with certain chronic or infectious diseases will not be allowed to perform Haj next year.

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