Muslim communities worldwide are reeling as Saudi Arabia unveils new Hajj 2025 restrictions, disrupting long-standing pilgrimage traditions and leaving millions of hopeful pilgrims struggling to meet strict new requirements.

Authorities have confirmed that children will not be allowed at Hajj 2025, citing overcrowding and safety concerns. Families are devastated, with many accusing Saudi officials of prioritizing crowd control over religious tradition.

Saudi Arabia has also announced a major visa crackdown, restricting travelers from 14 countries, including India, to single-entry visas. The move is part of an effort to curb unauthorized Hajj participation, but critics claim it is an unnecessary burden on those who rely on multiple-entry travel.

To make matters worse, a new payment system has been introduced, requiring pilgrims to pay in multiple installments or risk losing their reservations. Many are now questioning whether the Saudi government is making the pilgrimage unnecessarily difficult for lower-income travelers.

Families Devastated as Saudi Arabia Bans Children from Hajj 2025

The decision to ban children from attending Hajj 2025 has left thousands of Muslim families struggling to understand why Saudi Arabia is imposing such an extreme restriction.

Officials claim the move is meant to protect young children from the dangers of overcrowding, but many families believe this is an unjust decision that takes away their right to a shared religious experience.

Some argue that children have always been part of the pilgrimage and that removing them from the experience strips families of an important religious tradition. Others claim that Saudi Arabia is using safety as an excuse to impose unnecessary regulations.