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Last updated: 23 Jun 2026, 7:03 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.
WHO Praises Saudi Arabia for Safe 2026 Hajj News of Bahrain
Return of Afghan pilgrims begins from Saudi Arabia Pajhwok Afghan News
2026 Hajj: Gov Mohammed Gifts N120,000 To Each Bauchi Pilgrim LEADERSHIP Newspapers
The Pilgrimage to Mecca Is Becoming More Dangerous as Mideast Warms Yahoo
Journey to Mecca: Millions gather for annual hajj pilgrimage Reuters
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj season with 1.7 million pilgrims, highlights AI-driven operations Gulf Business