Saudi Arabia permits women to perform Hajj without male guardian

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that Saudi Arabia permits women to perform Hajj without a male guardian. According to the Saudi Ministry, women do not need a male guardian to register for this year’s Hajj and can do so along with other women. However, approximately 60,000 pilgrims(Saudi Citizens) will be allowed this year, to perform Hajj.

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Anyone wishing to perform the Hajj must register individually. The ministry said in a tweet that women can register without a mahram (male guardian). A new Kingdom law also allows Saudi women to live on their own without the consent of their father or male guardian.

Source: Dawn