ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has set the minimum age of pilgrims for Haj this year as 15, the religious affairs ministry said on Saturday. In a letter, the ministry referred to the Saudi government’s directives that “no flight departing from any country to Saudi Arabia shall be permitted to carry any pilgrim” under the age of 15 years (as of May 27, 2026 / Zilhaj 9, 1447 AH). The restrictions will be effective from 12am on May 3, 2026 (Monday).