The ban on the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders at the holy sites during Haj will remain in force due to safety reasons.

As per the safety instructions to be followed during camping for Haj, the Civil Defense has urged pilgrims to strictly avoid the use of LPG cylinders at the holy sites, because it poses serious threats to the safety of the pilgrims.

Maj. Gen. Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Amr, director general of Civil Defense, said Sunday that Prince Mohammad bin Naif, minister of interior, has issued a directive keeping in place the ban on the use of liquefied gas for cooking at the holy sites during this year’s Haj season.

The Civil Defense has issued a safety advisory for pilgrims. They will prevent the entry of LPG cylinders into the holy sites with the coordination of police.

In addition, Civil Defense teams will carry out regular inspection of tents to ensure there are no gas cylinders. Those found guilty of violating the instruction will be fined and will have their gas cylinders confiscated.

The director general asserted that the civil defense team has completed the elaborate arrangements to ensure that the guests of God have a safe and secure Haj.