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Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia makes fresh announcement about age
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- Add ARY News on Google ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has withdrawn its earlier decision to set a minimum age of 15 years for Hajj pilgrims, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Saturday.
- In a statement, the ministry confirmed that Saudi authorities have revoked the restriction shortly after announcing it.
- According to the revised directive, pilgrims aged above 12 years will now be allowed to perform Hajj, restoring the previous policy.
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Add ARY News on Google ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has withdrawn its earlier decision to set a minimum age of 15 years for Hajj pilgrims, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Saturday.
In a statement, the ministry confirmed that Saudi authorities have revoked the restriction shortly after announcing it.
According to the revised directive, pilgrims aged above 12 years will now be allowed to perform Hajj, restoring the previous policy.
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