Actually, there is a difference of opinion here. Nowadays, females are going in groups but with regards to allowance in religion, it is still recommended to have a mahram. But again, this differentiate amongst various school of thoughts too.
As of 2026, Saudi regulations allow women of all ages to perform Hajj without a mahram (male guardian), provided they join an organized, safe group or female-only travel package. While traditional interpretations require a mahram, modern scholarly opinions, particularly within the Shafi'i and Maliki schools, permit travel with trusted female company
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