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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.
Several Makkah schools switch to distance learning prior to peak Hajj season Saudi Gazette
Mahmoud Flags Off First 2026 FCT Hajj Flight, Warns Pilgrims Against Losing Nusuk Cards Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Saudi Arabia issues warning ahead of Hajj, says fake permits and illegal visas could lead to deportation,... Moneycontrol.com
The killing of two generals near Lake Chad follows a recent Boko Haram attack in the same region that left dozens dead.
Hajj: Kwara Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia Voice of Nigeria
Ministry urges to adhere Saudi’s hajj regulations Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)