Hajj 2026 Permit Rule: The First Crowd-Control Measure The single most important step Saudi Arabia has taken to manage Hajj crowds is the mandatory Hajj permit. No permit, no entry — and the penalties for trying anyway are severe. Access to Makkah and the holy sites during the Hajj period is restricted to holders of … Continue reading Hajj 2026 Crowd Safety Guide: Government Advisories and Practical Tips for Pilgrims