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Last updated: 4 May 2026, 5:35 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Journey to Mecca: Scenes from the Hajj pilgrimage Reuters
Muslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage NewsNation
Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah Saudi Gazette
Muslim pilgrims circle Mecca's Kaaba as Hajj ends africanews.com
Spanish Muslims Retrace Ancient Hajj Route on Horseback from Andalusia to Makkah Clarion India
AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca AP News