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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026, 12:22 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.
Interior Ministry penalizes 12 violators for transporting 43 unauthorized pilgrims to Makkah Saudi Gazette
Saudi officials praise coordination efforts in Hajj Arab News
Saudi Arabia Hajj dailyrecordnews.com
Journey to Mecca: Millions gather for annual hajj pilgrimage MSN
Journey to Mecca: Millions gather for annual hajj pilgrimage Reuters
Over 1.7 Million Pilgrims Complete Hajj 2026, Including 34,000 Moroccans Morocco World News