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Last updated: 26 Jun 2026, 3:04 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.
Photos of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca bastillepost.com
Muslims conclude final ritual of Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia africanews.com
Saudi Arabia Announces Successful Conclusion of 2026 Hajj with Over 1.7 Million Pilgrims ISNA News Agency
Saudi Interior Minister congratulates security forces on successful 2026 Hajjs, orders early preparations for next Hajj | Associated Press Of Pakistan
Deputy Governor of Makkah Hands Over New Kiswah on Behalf of King Salman; Kaaba Cloth to be Changed on 1st Muharram | Associated Press Of Pakistan
Saudi Arabia closes 2026 Hajj season with over 1.7M pilgrims Türkiye Today