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Last updated: 9 May 2026, 1:17 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.
Nobody told me about post-Umrah sadness The National
Makkah Prepares to Welcome Over 2 Million Umrah Pilgrims in Ramadan Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia’s Nusuk app expands services for pilgrims Arab News
Why Full Month Ramadan Umrah Is Perfect for Devotees Seeking Spiritual Growth vocal.media
Guests of King Salman’s Umrah program arrive in Madinah Arab News
Guests of King Salman’s Umrah program arrive in Madinah Arab News