Saudi Arabia stopped nearly 269,678 pilgrims without allowing them to enter Mecca during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The government condemns participants to overcrowd in Hajj without permission. They also say they created many of the 1,300 people who died in the burning summer heat last year.
The number of exiles highlights the scale of unauthorized pilgrimage and the demand for carrying out the Hajj. Currently, there are an estimated 1.4 million Muslims in Mecca, but they are expected to arrive in the next few days.
There are penalties such as a fine of $5,000 (4,400 euros) and deportation for those making pilgrimage without permission. This policy includes citizens and those with Saudi Arabian residencies.
At a press conference in Mecca, officials said they stopped 269,678 people without permission. Even if they live in a city all year round, they are still permitted to make pilgrimages.
Authorities also fined more than 23,000 Saudi Arabians for violating HAJJ regulations and revoked licenses for 400 HAJJ companies.
Lt. Colonel Mohammed Al Omali told the media:
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, accompanied by a series of religious rituals. It is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all Muslims who can afford it and can physically do it.
However, in recent years, concerns about extreme temperatures have been plagued by pilgrims outdoor rituals during their daytime peaks.
Historically, death is not uncommon in Haj, where over 2 million people can travel to Saudi Arabia for a five-day pilgrimage. Fatal stampedes and other accidents have also been seen.
Saudi Arabia’s civil defense said on Sunday that drones were in the first use of Hajj. They can be used to monitor and monitor, and to eliminate fires.
