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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.
42,342 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Pakistan allows Hajj pilgrims above 12 after Saudi Arabia reverses age restriction Arab News
SPA Documents Emotional Farewell Scenes for Pilgrims in Istanbul under Makkah Route Initiative وكالة الأنباء السعودية
First Somali Hajj Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as 2026 journey begins hiiraan.com
Security Forces In Makkah Arrest Three Residents Promoting Fake Haj Services bernama
Hail hub receives Iraqi pilgrims as Saudi Arabia scales up Hajj 2026 operations Arab News