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Saudi Arabia Sets 15-Year Minimum Age for Hajj Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has implemented a new rule requiring all Hajj pilgrims to be at least 15 years old. This decision establishes a minimum age limit for participation in the annual pilgrimage.

2 May, 04:40 — 2 May, 19:55
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DawnMostly Factual32d ago

Saudi Arabia sets minimum age for Haj pilgrims at 15 years

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has set the minimum age of pilgrims for Haj this year as 15, the religious affairs ministry said on Saturday. In a letter, the ministry referred to the Saudi government’s directives that “no flight departing from any country to Saudi Arabia shall be permitted to carry any pilgrim” under the age of 15 years (as of May 27, 2026 / Zilhaj 9, 1447 AH). The restrictions will be effective from 12am on May 3, 2026 (Monday). The ministry further said that in a situation where g...

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