Hajj 2026: Performing Hajj Without Permit May Lead to 100,000 SAR Fine
Saudi authorities introduce fines and deportation for Hajj permit violations to ensure pilgrim safety and order.
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Hajj 2026: Pakistan Provides Free SIM Cards with Data for Hajj Pilgrims
Pakistani Hajj pilgrims receive free local SIMs with calls and data for their Saudi stay under new government initiative.
Food Stalls Removed at Gate 21 In Front of Masjid an-Nabawi
Gate 21 food area at Al Masjid Al-Nabawi is being removed; pilgrims directed to nearby dining options during redevelopment.
Sheikh Sudais Says Performing Hajj Without a Permit Is Against Shariah
Sheikh Sudais stresses Hajj permits are required under Islamic law to protect pilgrims and ensure orderly worship.
Hajj 2026: Mina Tents Set Up Begins
Preparations for Mina tent camps have started for Hajj 2026, focusing on safety, comfort, and services for millions of pilgrims.
Madinah Hotels Ban Portable Gas Stoves and Cylinders
Ministry of Tourism prohibits gas stoves and cylinders in Madinah hotels and furnished apartments under new safety rules.
Only Hajj Visa and Permit Holders Permitted to Perform Hajj 2026, Saudi Interior Ministry
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry has clarified that only holders of a valid Hajj visa or official Hajj permit are permitted to perform Hajj 1447 AH — with violators facing a SAR 20,000 fine, deportation, and a 10-year entry ban into the Kingdom.
Major Project Inaugurated in Mina with 62 Buildings to Host Over 15,000 Pilgrims
The Minister of Hajj has inaugurated the Rabigh Qadeena project in Mina — a 33,000 m² development comprising 62 buildings capable of housing more than 15,000 pilgrims, with a full 10-tower complex expanding that capacity to approximately 30,000.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Launches Online Makkah Entry Permits Through Absher and Muqeem
Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic entry permit system for Makkah, allowing residents and workers to apply online through the Absher and Muqeem portals as entry restrictions into the Holy Makkah came into force on April 13, 2026.
Entry to Makkah Banned for Those Without Hajj Permit Ahead of Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Security has announced that entry restrictions into Makkah will come into force from Monday, April 13, 2026 — corresponding to 25 Shawwal 1447 AH — with no entry permitted without a Hajj permit, Makkah residency ID, or Makkah work permit.
Citizen Saves Toddler’s Life With CPR at Quba Mosque in Madinah
A Saudi citizen saved the life of a 1.5-year-old girl at Quba Mosque in Madinah after she suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest, performing CPR until ambulance teams arrived and successfully restoring her pulse and consciousness.
Indonesia Cuts Hajj 2026 Cost by Rp2 Million Per Pilgrim Despite Rising Fuel Prices
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Hajj 2026 costs will be reduced by Rp2 million per pilgrim — approximately US$117 — bringing the total to Rp87,409,366 (US$5,145) per pilgrim, despite significant increases in aviation fuel prices.
US Tells American Muslims to Be Careful for Hajj 2026
The US Embassy in Riyadh has advised American Muslims to reconsider participating in Hajj 2026 this year, citing the ongoing security situation in the region and intermittent travel disruptions following the US-Israel war against Iran.
Pakistan Helps US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing an immediate halt to hostilities and inviting both delegations to Islamabad on April 10 for further negotiations.
Saudia Airlines Now Uses Google Find Hub To Track Baggage
Saudia integrates Google Find Hub so travelers can securely share bag location to speed up recovery of delayed luggage, with full privacy control.