Medina Opens Registration for Hajj 2025 Pilgrim Accommodation

IQNA – The committee responsible for pilgrim accommodation in Medina has announced the commencement of the application process for housing permits for Hajj 2025.

The initiative, which begins on Sunday, marks the start of the preparations for the annual Islamic pilgrimage.

Landlords and investors involved in providing housing for pilgrims are advised to review the necessary requirements to ensure compliance and secure permits, according to Saudi media outlets.

The registration period, which aligns with the onset of the Islamic lunar Hijri year 1446, will continue until the conclusion of Rajab, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar.

In the previous Hajj, approximately 1.8 million devotees, with 1.6 million coming from outside Saudi Arabia, participated in the sacred rituals in Mecca.

The Saudi authorities reported that over 1300 individuals passed away during the pilgrimage, with most cases undocumented.

The officials have reiterated the importance of possessing a legitimate Hajj visa and are taking measures against illegal tour operations.

It is customary for many pilgrims to visit Medina to offer prayers at the Prophet's Mosque and pay respects at Al Rawda al Sharifa, the site of Prophet Mohammed's (PBUH) tomb.

The recent Hajj season saw an influx of around 1.3 million visitors to the mosque, as per official Saudi records.

The Hajj pilgrimage is a fundamental religious duty in Islam. It is incumbent upon Muslims who are physically and financially capable to undertake the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.

Source: Agencies