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Last updated: 15 May 2026, 2:15 AM (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.
KSA imposes ban on children under 15 from performing Hajj Mashriq TV
3 Indonesians arrested in Makkah for promoting fake Hajj services Saudi Gazette
3 Indonesians arrested in Makkah for promoting fake Hajj services Saudi Gazette
Hajj 2026: Seven Indonesians Pass Away in Medina Tempo.co English
Madinah airport receives first Hajj pilgrim flights from Algeria, Morocco, Philippines and Somalia hiiraan.com
Saudi Arabia Sets Minimum Age for Hajj ProPakistani