Afghanistan, Dec. 12 -- Saudi authorities have prohibited photography and videography inside Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi during Hajj 2026 to preserve sanctity and ensure peaceful worship.
Saudi authorities have announced that photography and videography will be strictly prohibited inside the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina during Hajj 2026. The decision aims to preserve the sanctity of the holy sites and allow pilgrims to perform rituals in peace.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior emphasized that the ban applies to all pilgrims, with no devices permitted for capturing photos or videos inside the two sacred mosques. Authorities said the move is intended to foster a calm, s...