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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026, 6:51 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.
Makkah Deputy Governor Reviews Train Station Security Operations for Hajj Season وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Makkah Deputy Governor, Transport Minister Discuss Hajj Mobility Plans وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Crown prince salutes Hajj workforce at Eid reception in Mina arabnews.jp
1.70m pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for 2026 Hajj, Saudi authority confirms The Nation Newspaper
Journey to Mecca: Millions gather for annual hajj pilgrimage MSN
Hajj 2026 in Mecca explained, dates, rituals, logistics and expected 2 million pilgrims including 175025 from CNBC TV18