Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:39:44 +0500 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:39:44 +0500 60 Saudi Arabia announces jail sentence for seeking donation during Hajj season https://english.aaj.tv/news/30351534/saudi-arabia-announces-jail-sentence-for-seeking-donation-during-hajj-season <p><strong>Saudi Arabia has announced a sentence of up to seven years in prison for pilgrims seeking donations during the Hajj season, <em>Gulf News</em> reported on Sunday.</strong></p> <p>The announcement was made by Saudi Public Prosecution in a post on X where it warned Hajj pilgrims against engaging in unauthorised fundraising activities.</p> <p>According to Saudi authorities, violators will face strict penalties including a seven-year jail sentence and a fine of up to SR5 million, or both.</p> <p>The Saudi Public Prosecution said that seeking donations without obtaining a permit from the competent authority is strictly forbidden.</p> <p>The authority resolved to take swift action against any attempts to deceive or mislead for financial gains.</p> Saudi Arabia has announced a sentence of up to seven years in prison for pilgrims seeking donations during the Hajj season, Gulf News reported on Sunday.

The announcement was made by Saudi Public Prosecution in a post on X where it warned Hajj pilgrims against engaging in unauthorised fundraising activities.

According to Saudi authorities, violators will face strict penalties including a seven-year jail sentence and a fine of up to SR5 million, or both.

The Saudi Public Prosecution said that seeking donations without obtaining a permit from the competent authority is strictly forbidden.

The authority resolved to take swift action against any attempts to deceive or mislead for financial gains.

]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/30351534 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:06:50 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) A Saudi family distributes free tea to pilgrims during Hajj last year. AFP