The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that all participants of the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage must receive the meningitis vaccine.

This decision, aimed at protecting the health of millions of pilgrims, applies to both Saudi citizens and international visitors. The ministry stressed that vaccination is a compulsory requirement for Hajj participation to ensure protection against the potentially life-threatening disease.

“Hajj will not be permitted without vaccination,” a ministry spokesperson stated, underscoring the importance of the measure. Officials emphasized that preventing the spread of infectious diseases during Hajj is a top priority.

Additionally, proof of vaccination will be mandatory during the Hajj package registration process, effectively making it impossible to proceed without it.

This move is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to curb infectious diseases during the annual pilgrimage, which attracts millions of worshippers from around the world.