CAMEO+ eventPOLITICAL2026-05-03馃嚫馃嚘
Saudi Arabia allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
source: Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah -> target: Pakistani Hajj pilgrims
On 2026-05-03, Saudi authorities, via the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, reversed an earlier restriction on younger Hajj pilgrims and restored the policy allowing children aged 12 and above to travel for Hajj. According to Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs, previously rejected visa applications will be reprocessed and affected applicants will not need to reapply independently.
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RiyadhMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaAsia24.714, 46.675
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