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Last updated: 9 May 2026, 6:29 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia restricted entry to Makkah from 13 April 2026 to Hajj permit holders only and suspended Umrah permits from 18 April to 31 May 2026 as the Kingdom prepares for the Hajj pilgrimage beginning around 25 May.
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.
US advises nationals to reconsider performing this year’s Hajj amid ongoing escalation Anadolu Ajansı
Indonesian govt says 2026 Hajj preparations nearly complete ANTARA News
Items Prohibited from Being Brought During the 2026 Hajj: Complete Guide for Pilgrims VOI.id
Hajj 2026 From Indonesia: Flights, Routes, and Garuda Updates You Need to Know Wego Travel Blog
Hajj 2026 Flight Schedule From India: Dates, Embarkation Points, and Airlines Wego Travel Blog
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah signs strategic partnership with Bookme for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance markets.businessinsider.com