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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 1:25 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.
Pakistan seeks higher 2026 Hajj quota after 455,000 register for pilgrimage Arab News
Guest column | A trip to Mecca was my mom’s last wish. It was full of grief and joy. The Washington Post
250,000 Pakistanis register for Hajj 2026 as deadline ends today Arab News
Over 18 million foreign pilgrims perform Umrah in 2024, up 101% from 2022 Gulf News
NCM Deploys Advanced Weather Monitoring for Hajj Safety وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Nearly 17 million foreign pilgrims perform Umrah in 2024, up 101% from 2022 Saudi Gazette