The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi has warned people planning to perform Hajj against falling victim to fake Hajj campaigns for this year 1445 Hijri / 2024 AD circulating on social media.
In a statement by the ministry of Hajj and Umrah, made available to AIT advised that anyone wishing to perform Hajj must obtain a valid Hajj visa issued by Saudi Arabian authorities in coordination with Hajj offices in their countries or via the “Nusuk Hajj” platform for nations without such offices.
The Ministry is closely monitoring advertisements and campaigns from fake social media accounts promising cheap Hajj trips.
They urge people to be cautious and not engage with such offers.
The Ministry commended the efforts of the Supreme Commission for Hajj and Umrah in Iraq in arresting over 25 fraudulent companies promoting commercial Hajj tours.
They also appreciated the collaboration of all countries in combating this issue.
It’s important to note that visas for Umrah, tourism, work, family visits, and transit do not allow one to perform Hajj. The Ministry advises everyone to follow the regulations set by official authorities and avoid dealing with fake companies offering Hajj packages.
The Ministry will continue to monitor these companies and fake campaigns and urge the public to report them. They encourage people to seek official information from the Ministry’s website and social media channels.
