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Last updated: 10 May 2026, 1:12 AM (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.
Hajj 2026: How pilgrims can choose their preferred service packages Gulf Business
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Indonesia to begin Hajj complex construction in Makkah this year Muslim Network TV
Saudi Arabia launches early Hajj package preference phase for eligible pilgrims Al Arabiya English
Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2026 package selection on Nusuk platform Arabian Business
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