RIYADH – The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has issued instructions for intending Hajj pilgrims regarding luggage and limit of cash and valuable items.
In a series of tweets, the ministry said the pilgrims are prohibited from carrying prohibited luggage when travelling by plane. The prohibited luggage included “unwrapped and tied luggage, fabric-wrapped luggage, plastic bags and excess weight”.
Avoid carrying prohibited luggage when you travel. #Proclaim_to_the_People#Makkah_and_Madinah_Eagerly_Await_You pic.twitter.com/taOas7mLJA
— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) May 24, 2023
Furthermore, it has asked pilgrims to avoid bringing large amounts of cash and valuable items with them when traveling to the kingdom. This will help to make the process faster and easier for them, it added.
As per the rules, pilgrims who possess the foreign currencies, gifts and appliances, cash and jewelery and precious metal exceeding value of 60,000 Saudi Riyals will have declared it upon arrival.
Dear Guests of Allah,
Please avoid bringing large amounts of cash and valuable items with you when traveling to the kingdom. This will help to make the process faster and easier for you.#Proclaim_to_the_People#Makkah_and_Madinah_Eagerly_Await_You pic.twitter.com/ObBIEvBGd7
— Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@MoHU_En) May 24, 2023
Earlier this month, Pakistan launched its Hajj flight operation.
First Hajj flight from Pakistan takes off with over 600 pilgrims as PIA kicks off operation
