JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia will fine and jail individuals for undertaking Hajjthis year without getting permit from the authorities.
The kingdom’s interior ministry said that people entering Mina, Muzdalafand Arfat without a permit will be slapped with 15,000 Saudi Riyals whileindividuals and companies transporting pilgrims without permits will face afine of 50,000 Riyals.
The ministry warned the foreign nationals will be expelled from the kingdomif they are found involved in such activity.
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Last year, Saudi Arabia had arrested several people for attempting toperform Hajj without a permit.
