The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that visit visa holders are not to enter or stay in Makkah starting from Thursday, May 23, until June 21.

Taking to X account on Thursday, May 23, the ministry clarified that all types and names of visit visas are not considered permits for Haj pilgrimage holders.

It advises Kingdom visitors not to visit Makkah during the specified period, and those who violate it may face penalties.