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Last updated: 4 May 2026, 5:35 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.
Kenyan embassy in Riyadh warns of Saudi crackdown ahead of Hajj pilgrimage The Eastleigh Voice
Hajj 2026: Health conditions that may restrict permit approval Gulf Business
Hajj 2026: Health conditions that may restrict permit approval Gulf Business
Uzbekistan to Launch Hajj Season 2026 on 2 May Officially UzDaily.uz
Saudi Arabia sets Hajj health rules, restricts pilgrims with serious illnesses Gulf News
Hajj 2026 prices and allocated quotas announced Zamin.uz