Saudi Authority issues safety directives for hajj pilgrims

Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah advised pilgrims to stay within their designated camps between 10 am and 4 pm on the Day of Arafat to avoid heat exhaustion due to expected high temperatures.

Minister Al-Rabiah spoke at a meeting with Hajj mission heads during the 49th Grand Hajj Symposium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

He emphasized that random group walking poses a significant risk to crowd flow and pilgrim safety during Hajj.

Al-Rabiah stressed the importance of using designated transportation from Arafat to Muzdalifah, rather than walking, to ensure safety and optimal ritual performance.

The minister highlighted the crucial role of the Nusuk card in accessing the Grand Mosque, holy sites, and public transportation, making it a key regulatory tool for performing rituals.

He directed Hajj affairs offices to strictly adhere to regulations regarding pilgrim movement within holy sites, prioritizing safety and optimal ritual performance.

Al-Rabiah emphasized that adherence to dispatch and transport plans is a collective responsibility, essential for organizing crowd movement and guaranteeing safety.