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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.
Ogun pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport begins Hajj operations ThePointNG
First batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims for 2026 arrives in Saudi Newswire
Saudi completes phase two of Mount Arafat shading, cooling project madhyamamonline.com
Saudi team works round the clock to speed up procedures for Bangladeshi pilgrims daily-sun.com
Saudi team works round the clock to speed up procedures for Bangladeshi pilgrims daily-sun.com
Kano pilgrims to begin 2026 Hajj flights May 14 — Board Daily Trust