If you have been planning to undertake the pilgrimage, you will want to know that there is a new rule that’s been implemented for pilgrims from 2025 onwards.
Hajj is an important religious pilgrimage, which is to be undertaken by all Muslims around the world at least once in their lifetime. It is especially mandatory for those who are financially and physically able to undertake this important pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. However, if you have been planning to undertake the pilgrimage, you will want to know that there is a new rule that’s been implemented for pilgrims from 2025 onwards. Yes, male and female pilgrims will be housed in separate rooms even if they are married. Take a look!
Married Couple No Longer Allowed In Same Room During Hajj
According to a report by The Vocal News, it was revealed that the Saudi Arabian government has announced that husbands will no longer be allowed to stay in the same room as their wives. Yes, this new regulation will come into effect from Hajj 2025. As it happens, male and female pilgrims will be housed in separate rooms and men will not be allowed to enter the rooms of female pilgrims either.
At this point, it’s worth mentioning that even though husbands and wives will not be sharing a room, their rooms will be located nearby for easy assistance if the need arises.
In fact, each floor will have a reception area where the couples can meet and talk. Additionally, the age limit for the elderly category has now been lowered to 65 years from 70. And they will all be housed together!
With the aim of enhancing the comfort and privacy of female pilgrims, this guideline has been introduced. In fact, Indian pilgrims who were previously allowed to stay together due to advanced age and low literacy levels will no longer be allowed to do so. They will also be housed separately by gender. It should be noted that 1,75,000 people travel from India to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. In fact, just last year alone 17,976 people travelled from the state of Uttar Pradesh to perform this religious duty.
So, if you had also been planning to undertake this p
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