Are walking aids such as walking sticks or wheelchairs allowed?
Walking sticks may be permitted for light support. However, applicants who are fully dependent on a wheelchair, scooter, or constant human assistance do not meet MOHU’s medical health requirements, as Haj rituals require walking long distances and moving through large crowds.
Related questions
What are the disqualifying chronic medical conditions outlined by MOHU?
Why has Saudi Arabia introduced these medical health requirements?
Can an applicant appeal if declared medically unfit?
If applicants have existing common chronic medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure (hypertension), or high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), are they automatically deemed Medically Unfit for Haj?
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