Haj 2020: 10,000 riyals fine announced by Saudi Arabia

Riyadh - Entry to certain holy sites prohibited to curb coronavirus spread.

By SPA

Published: Mon 13 Jul 2020, 9:46 AM

Last updated: Tue 21 Jul 2020, 9:37 AM

Saudi Arabia announced a heavy fine for anyone who violates instructions regarding entry to holy sites during Haj 2020.
In a statement issued by Ministry of Interior on Monday, an official source at the Ministry stated that 'In addition to the royal order to approve the provisions and penalties for violating the precautionary measures and preventive measures taken to confront the new coronavirus, and to ensure compliance with the application of precautionary measures and preventive measures (protocols) to limit the outbreak of the Covid-19 approved for the Hajj season this year 1441AH. It was decided to punish anyone who violates the instructions prohibiting entry to the holy sites (Mona, Muzdalifah, Arafat) without a permit, starting from the date of 28/11/1441 AH until the end of the twelfth day of Zul Hijjah, with a financial fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals.

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In the event of a repeat offence, the penalty will be doubled.
The Ministry called on all citizens and residents to abide by the instructions during the pilgrimage season in 2020, stressing at the same time that security personnel will start their duties om all roads and paths leading to the holy sites to prevent violations and control any attempt to enter the holy sites during the specified period and the application of sanctions against all violators.'

Interior Ministry: Anyone who violates instructions prohibiting entry to the holy sites (Mona, Muzdalifah, Arafat) without a permit will be punished with a financial fine of (SR10,000), starting from 28/11/1441H until the end of the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/BMRIndPlJB
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