GUIDELINES FOR HAJ – 2024 (HIJRI – 1445)
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v) The last date for making a claim for lost baggage shall be 30.09.2024.
39. BANNED ITEMS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
i. Carrying inflammable items like kerosene, petrol, stove etc. is strictly
prohibited. Any pilgrim found carrying any of these items, will be liable for
appropriate legal prosecution / punishment.
ii. The import of Khash-Khash, Viagara-tablets, Sexual oil and cream,
Synthetic Kapore, Cystone, Khammera, Gutkha, Khaini, Gul, Peppermint
or narcotics in any form into the KSA is banned. All the pilgrims are advised
not to carry such prohibited items. In case any such items are recovered
from pilgrims at any point of Haj travel, he may be liable for legal action
and even may be arrested and repatriated by KSA authorities as per the
local laws.
iii. KSA has banned carrying any kind of political literature or photographs or
pornographic material, while visiting Saudi Arabia for Haj. Violation of
these instructions will also invite severe punishment.
iv. KSA has banned carrying foodstuff, both cooked and uncooked. Haj
pilgrims are not permitted to carry oil, ghee, pickles, fish, sweetmeats,
vegetables, fruit and similar articles etc., with them either in their personal
baggage or otherwise. The Custom Authorities at Jeddah/Madinah or at
the Airport itself shall confiscate such items and the pilgrims may have to
face consequences for the same. The pilgrims are, therefore, strongly
cautioned in their own interest not to carry eatables with them while
proceeding for Haj. As per instruction of Saudi authorities, cooking has
been strictly prohibited in the pilgrims’ accommodation buildings in
Makkah Mukarramah (Markazia) and Madinah Munawwarah. The pilgrims
have to make their own arrangements for meals by purchasing the same
from restaurants, hotels, etc.
v. The pilgrims are advised not to carry their tickets/travel documents, extra
cash, jewellery or other valuables while going to Mina. Pilgrims should not
carry any gas ring/cooker/cylinder or kerosene stove or any inflammable
articles to Mina as cooking of items is strictly prohibited in Mina.
vi. KSA do not permit pilgrims to do business activity. Therefore, carrying any
goods/articles in commercial quantities is strictly prohibited. Any pilgrim
found indulging in business activities shall be liable for action as per law.
vii. Any beggar in the guise of pilgrim proceeding to Haj through HCoI will be
dealt with strictly including cancellation/detention at any stage, with
forfeiture of any amount deposited.
viii. As per Saudi Customs law, the pilgrims have to declare if they are carrying
Cash or equivalent valuable items of SAR 60,000 and more for the entire
Family Cover.