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The government of Saudi Arabia has tightened the rules before the Haj pilgrimage of 2025 this year. Saudi has implemented several new rules, including visas, which can make Muslims around the world difficult. Saudi has prohibited the bringing children together in Haj, has changed the method of payment and has implemented a single-entry visa for passengers from 14 countries. These changes have ended the old traditions of Haj pilgrimage, so that many people will not be able to fulfill their dreams of going on Haj. This has also raised the question as to why the Saudi government is making Haj pilgrimage difficult.
Saudi officials have cited congestion and security concerns, saying that children will not be allowed to join Haj. This can break the dream of Haj for those families who want to come to maize with children. Saudi Arabia has also announced strictness on visas. Passengers from 14 countries including India will now get only single entry visa. The reason for taking this step is said to be an attempt to stop the unauthorized Haj pilgrimage. The Saudi government has also introduced a new payment system. Under this, Hajis will have to pay in many installments. Not doing so can cause crisis on their Haj pilgrimage.
Mohammed bin Salman came on target
With the implementation of these new policies, the Saudi government, especially Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has come under the target of the people. Many people are asking whether Saudi Arabia is giving priority to revenue more than religious duty. Visa sanctions, payment rules and restrictions on children have accused many people of putting unnecessary obstacles on Saudi officials, which make Haj more difficult than ever.
Saudi Arabia’s strict approach to Haj 2025 has created concerns about the future of visa-free travel and religious tourism. Many fear that these new rules may motivate other countries to do so, which will impose additional restrictions on international travelers. Action on visa-free travel can set an example to tighten visa rules worldwide.
On the one hand, these Saudi rules are being criticized, while many people have supported them. In Saudi Arabia, there were more than a thousand deaths due to the heat in Haj last year. The reason for this was considered to people who came on Haj without permission. In such a situation, Saudi is trying to prevent such a situation again.
