Monitoring Desk
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a secure, organized, and seamless pilgrimage experience through its ongoing national campaign, “No Hajj Without a Permit.” This initiative is central to the Kingdom’s broader vision for transforming the Hajj experience, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to provide world-class services to pilgrims from across the globe.
The campaign, aimed at both domestic and international pilgrims, emphasizes the importance of obtaining an official permit before performing Hajj. It is designed to prevent past issues such as unauthorized access, fraudulent Hajj campaigns, and congestion at holy sites—ensuring safety and dignity for all pilgrims.
For the Hajj season of 1446 AH, the Kingdom implemented enhanced regulatory measures, including intensified security checkpoints at entry points to Makkah and the holy sites, advanced monitoring technologies, and the strict enforcement of penalties against violations. These efforts were complemented by robust public awareness campaigns designed to educate and guide pilgrims well before their journey began.
One of the campaign’s most notable successes was observed during Arafah Day, when authorized pilgrims arrived at their designated camps in an orderly and timely manner. This resulted in unprecedented traffic fluidity and a serene environment around Arafat and Namirah Mosque, allowing pilgrims to complete their rituals in peace and safety.
Every registered pilgrim benefited from structured arrangements, including designated accommodations, modern transportation, healthcare, catering, and integrated services. Smart technologies, such as the Nusuk Card and digital monitoring platforms, played a vital role in facilitating pilgrim movement, ensuring compliance, and enhancing service delivery.
Additionally, inter-agency coordination and heightened supervision supported the smooth transit of pilgrims between holy sites via buses and trains, further underscoring the campaign’s operational success.
Meanwhile, the Makkah Route Initiative, now in its seventh year, continued to streamline arrival procedures at 11 international airports, benefiting more than one million pilgrims since its launch in 2017.
Saudi authorities have hailed the campaign’s success as a reflection of the country’s evolving Hajj management strategy under Vision 2030—focused on delivering a spiritually fulfilling, safe, and comfortable pilgrimage for every Muslim.
