Saudi Arabia: Carrying identification card 'mandatory' for pilgrims

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The tweet also informed people of the different details that a single ID card can provide

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times

May 9, 2024

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Saudi Arabia's Haj Ministry has issued an advisory urging pilgrims to carry their identification cards with them.

The authority said in a tweet that carrying the pilgrim identification card helps authorities single out unregistered pilgrims.

The tweet also informed people of the different details that a single ID card can provide, which are:

- Information on the leader of the pilgrim's group

- The service providing company affiliated with it

- Residence located in the Holy Sites

- Personal information of the Haj pilgrim

The authority added that this "card is mandatory and must be carried throughout the Haj period", from the pilgrim's arrival till departure.

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