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Last updated: 9 May 2026, 2:34 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.
The sacred sites in Makkah and Madinah that Hajj pilgrims have a chance to experience Arab News
Nusuk card and wallet bring peace of mind to Hajj pilgrims Arab News
Muslims converge at Mount Arafat to worship as Hajj pilgrimage reaches its peak PBS
In Mecca's sweltering heat, Muslims start this year's Hajj pilgrimage VOA - Voice of America English News
Pilgrims begin hajj in Mecca, with 1,000 Gazans joining at invitation of Saudi king The Times of Israel
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage AP News