Unauthorized Vehicles Barred from Mecca’s Holy Sites as Hajj Season Commences

As of midnight on Sunday, June 1, 2025 (4th of Dhul-Qa’dah 1446 AH), the entry of unauthorized vehicles and motorcycles into the Holy Sites (Masha’er) of Holy Mecca has been prohibited.

According to announcements from Saudi security agencies, this restriction will remain in effect until the end of the Hajj season. Only vehicles possessing official permits will be allowed access to the areas of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.

The Emirate of Mecca Region confirmed that the implementation of this decision has begun, with all routes leading to the Holy Sites now under police control.

The Holy Sites, encompassing the plains of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah surrounding Holy Mecca, are the primary locations for performing Hajj rituals. This measure aims to maintain traffic discipline and ensure the comfort and well-being of pilgrims during the exceptionally crowded Hajj period.