The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that a penalty of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on anyone who shelters or attempts to shelter visit visa holders of any type in designated accommodations, such as hotels, apartments, private residences, shelters, or pilgrim housing sites, or who conceals them or provides assistance enabling them to remain in Makkah and the holy sites from Dhu Al-Qi'dah 1 to Dhu Al-Hijjah 14.
The ministry warned that penalties will increase based on the number of violating individuals accommodated, sheltered, or assisted.
The ministry urged the public to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions, which are designed to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims, allowing them to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.
It also called on the public to report any violations of these regulations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.
