Saudi requested the people not to go for Hajj
September 23, 20242 Mins Read
International Desk: Saudi Arabia has given new instructions for those who are planning to perform the Holy Hajj in 2025. In this they have requested some people not to go for Hajj.

The country's Ministry of Health said that people aged 65 years and above, suffering from serious diseases - such as heart, kidney, respiratory problems, diabetes, low immunity, cancer, very sick, pregnant women and children under 12 years old can perform Hajj this year. And plans to perform Umrah should be dropped.

The country has said that only those who are healthy and physically fit should perform Hajj. Because next year Hajj will be held in the summer sun and heat.

As the Hajj has to be walked for about 25 kilometers, the Ministry of Health has said that one should have that kind of physical ability.

About 1 thousand 300 people have died while performing Hajj this year. Most of whom died walking in excessive heat. When Hajj was held this year, Saudi Arabia experienced unusually high temperatures.

People who went for Hajj without permission had no place to rest after this long walk. Besides, many pilgrims did not get enough water. Due to this, they fell ill and died in the open field.

The situation was such that dead bodies were lying on the road. But due to pressure, ambulances or paramedics could not take them for a long time.

Source: Khaleej Times