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Saudi Arabia fines and bans illegal Hajj participants for a decade in crackdown
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Fines can reach SR100000 and offenders face deportation
Saudi Arabia has announced a tough enforcement drive for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those helping them can face fines up to SR100,000, along with deportation and a 10-year ban from the Kingdom. Authorities are urging strict compliance and encouraging people to report any breaches to help manage the massive crowds safely and effectively.
- Unauthorized Hajj participation can lead to fines up to SR100000
- Helpers and violators may be deported and banned for 10 years
- Saudi authorities urge strict compliance and reporting of breaches
- The crackdown targets crowd management ahead of pilgrimage season
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