Pakistan, March 24 -- Saudi Arabia has announced that all pilgrims participating in Hajj 2025 must receive the meningitis vaccine. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that both Saudi citizens and foreign pilgrims are required to be vaccinated before they can proceed with their pilgrimage. Without the vaccine, pilgrims will not be allowed to register or process Hajj packages.

This decision aims to prevent the spread of infectious diseases during Hajj. The Ministry emphasized the importance of controlling contagious diseases for the safety of all pilgrims. In January, the Saudi Ministry of Health had also outlined mandatory vaccinations for Umrah pilgrims, further strengthening health measures.

Additionally, the General Authority of ...