Saudi Arabia bars entry to Makkah on visit visa during Hajj
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Warned the violators of penalties
RIYADH (Dunya News) – The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has restricted entry to Makkah for those having visit visas during the upcoming Hajj.
The Hajj season begins on Friday (May 24) and will continue until June 21.
The Saudi ministry said in a statement that the visit visa holders were not allowed to perform Hajj. It has also warned the violators of penalties.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs says almost 30,000 intending pilgrims reached Medina by 120 flights this past week.
As many as 2.5 million people, including 179,210 from Pakistan, will perform Hajj which will take place from June 14 to 19.
