Al Mayadeen English
With over 1.47 million international pilgrims already arriving for the 2025 Hajj, Saudi Arabia continues to enforce strict regulations to prevent overcrowding and heat deaths during the pilgrimage. A long-standing quota system allocates Hajj slots by country based on its population, while entry restrictions ahead of the Hajj seasons are tightened to curb unauthorized pilgrims, which the Saudi Ministry of Interior warned against. Otherwise, performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit can result in a 20,000 SAR (5331.89 USD) fine, deportation, and a 10-year re-entry ban into the country.
Dana Kahil
Julia Kassem
Rosa Moro
Hajj: Sacred journey of 2mln pilgrims
Imagine 2 million people from every corner of the earth, all dressed in white, united in one sacred purpose. This is Hajj, Islam's fifth pillar and most profound pilgrimage. Hajj will take place this year from June 4-9, 2025, which coincides with the 8th-13th of Dhul-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. Here's what you need to know about this incredible journey.
