What are the smoking rules in Arab Saudi during ibadah haji?

Smoking is completely prohibited inside and around both Masjidil Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi, including courtyards and surrounding pedestrian areas. It is also banned in Mina tents, Arafah encampments, Muzdalifah, and the Jamarat area. Fines can reach SAR 200.

From a religious perspective, the majority of contemporary scholars rule smoking as haram due to its clear harm to health. During ihram, smoking is strongly discouraged even by those who permit it otherwise.

Many scholars encourage using Haji as motivation to quit permanently. Consider nicotine patches or gum (permitted during ihram) to manage cravings. Pharmacies in Mekkah and Madinah stock cessation aids.