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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 2:24 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.
2026 Hajj: First batch of Ogun pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia Tribune Online
Alhashimiyah Hosts Grand 2026 Hajj Send-Off in Kololo Under Salam TV Campaign Nilepost News
Saudi Arabia is Going for a Groundbreaking Move: Here’s How Digital IDs Are Revolutionizing Hajj Pilgrimage in 2026 Travel And Tour World
430 Ghanaian pilgrims depart Tamale for 2026 Hajj Asaase Radio
Ogun pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport begins Hajj operations Daily Post Nigeria
Saudi Arabia Revolutionizes Hajj Travel with Massive Expansion of Haramain High-Speed Rail to Accommodate Millions of Pilgrims in 2026 Travel And Tour World