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| Arabic | تصريح الحج |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | tas-REEH al-HAJJ |
| Etymology | From Arabic تصريح (tasreeh, 'permit/authorization/declaration'), derived from the root ص-ر-ح (sa-ra-ha, 'to be clear/explicit/permitted'). |
الحج Permit(تصريح الحج) The official authorization document required by المملكة العربية السعوديةn authorities to perform الحج. It is mandatory for both domestic and international الحجاج and is verified at security checkpoints around مكة during the الحج season.
تصريح الحج
The الحج permit system is a critical safety and crowd management measure implemented by المملكة العربية السعودية. For international الحجاج, the الحج visa itself serves as the permit, issued through their country's quota system and authorized الحج operators. For domestic الحجاج (Saudi citizens and residents), the permit is obtained through the Nusuk platform registration process. The permit is now predominantly digital, linked to the الحاج's identity documents. During الحج season, Saudi authorities establish checkpoints on all roads leading to مكة and the holy sites, where permits are verified. Pilgrims without valid permits are turned back and may face fines (up to SAR 10,000 for repeat offenders) or deportation for foreign residents. The system was implemented to prevent overcrowding — historically, unregulated الحج attendance led to dangerous stampedes and infrastructure overload. The permit is linked to specific accommodation, transport, and service providers.
From Arabic تصريح (tasreeh, 'permit/authorization/declaration'), derived from the root ص-ر-ح (sa-ra-ha, 'to be clear/explicit/permitted').