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Last updated: 4 Jul 2026, 8:08 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.
2026 Hajj: Second Batch of Ogun Pilgrims Returns Home Daily Trust
Makkah honors Hajj volunteer contributions Arab News
Makkah honors Hajj volunteer contributions Arab News
Makkah Municipality Wraps Up Hajj Volunteering Initiatives with over 9,300 Participants وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Hajj: Abiodun lauded over direct flight from Makkah Punch Newspapers
4,456 Nigerians Return From 2026 Hajj LEADERSHIP Newspapers