A Saudi government platform has launched a service allowing the display of all official permits linked to Hajj 2025 in a further step facilitating the movement of the faithful gathering in the holy places to perform the annual Islamic pilgrimage.
The latest service via the Tawakkalna app is linked to the unified digital platform for Hajj permits, the "Tasreeh" (permits) which has recently been launched by the Saudi Ministry of Interior in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority.
The Tawakkalna service facilitates the review of all types of Hajj permits issued by the Saudi government agencies that authorize holders, domestic and overseas pilgrims alike, to enter Mecca and the other holy places.
The service is technically integrated with the Ministry of Hajj via the "Nusuk" platform. These permits include permits for Hajj season workers, permits for volunteers in all Hajj-related activities, and permits for the vehicles transporting them.
Saudi authorities are enforcing stringent measures to keep undocumented pilgrims at bay and have instituted hefty penalties including heavy fines against violators and collaborators.
Around 1.8 million pilgrims, including 1.6 million from abroad, performed last year's Hajj. Muslims who are physically and financially able must perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime.
