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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.
Saudia begins Hajj 2026 operations; allocates over 1mn seats for pilgrims TravelBiz Monitor
Nearly 6,000 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Arrive in Medina Tempo.co English
Saudi Arabia’s Saudia Kicks Off Hajj 2026: Revolutionary Flight Operations and Special Services to Enhance Pilgrims’ Experience Travel And Tour World
Kyrgyz pilgrims to begin Hajj flights on May 11, rules, restrictions announced 24.KG
Hajj 2026 begins: 431 Kashmiri pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia; 4,706 to embark this year MSN
Nusuk card for Hajj 2026: Everything pilgrims need to know daily-sun.com