Hyderabad, April 13 -- Pilgrims and visitors will not be allowed to enter Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from Tuesday, April 29, without a valid Haj 1446 AH-2025 permit.

This move is part of a wider set of regulations announced by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) to ensure the safety and security of all individuals participating in Haj pilgrimage.

Key details:

Last date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom: Sunday, April 13 (15 Shawwal 1446 AH)

Last date for Umrah pilgrims to leave the Kingdom: Tuesday, April 29 (1 Dhul-Qi'dah 1446 AH)

From Wednesday, April 23 (25 Shawwal 1446 AH), entry into Makkah will require one of the following:

A valid work permit

A valid resident ID issued from Makkah

A valid Haj permit

Effective from Tuesday, Apr...