This year marks a significant milestone for Hajj pilgrims from India, with a total of 5,162 women undertaking the pilgrimage without a ‘mehram,’ the largest number since the reform was introduced in 2018. This reform abolished the requirement for women to be accompanied by a male companion during the pilgrimage.
To ensure the safety and support of these women pilgrims, exclusive women staff have been deployed, and a dedicated 30-bed women’s hospital is being established to cater to their medical needs.