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Gov't urges Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to maintain stamina

Antara News 24 Apr 2026
The weather is quite hot, so it is important to maintain condition," the Ministry of Hajj Spokesperson Ichsan Marsha said in Jakarta on Friday ... Mecca Route fast-track service eases Hajj departure ... Govt ensures full support for Hajj pilgrims.
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SR100,000 penalty for sheltering illegal Hajj visitors

Gulf News 24 Apr 2026
... Hajj season, from the start of Dhul Qada to mid-Dhul Hijjah ... All visit visas barred from Hajj access.Saudi Arabia warns of 10-year jail, SR10 million fines for unlicensed food activity during Hajj .
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Danantara waiting for Hajj Village land tender results

Antara News 24 Apr 2026
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Danantara Investment Management Agency (BPI) has revealed that it is still awaiting the results of a land tender for the Indonesian Hajj Village project development in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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Govt ensures full support for Hajj pilgrims: Cabinet Secretary

Antara News 24 Apr 2026
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto wants to ensure full support for Indonesian prospective Hajj pilgrims from departure in Indonesia to their arrival in Saudi Arabia, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said.
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Watch: Hajj security forces arrest man for transporting 6 to Makkah without permit

Khaleejtimes 24 Apr 2026
The resident of Myanmar nationality was apprehended for transporting them in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions, attempting to bring them into Makkah ... No Hajj without permit.
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UAE urges Emirati pilgrims to get mandatory vaccines at least 10 days before travel

Gulf News 24 Apr 2026
Pilgrims preparing for Hajj 2026 have been urged to take their required vaccinations at least 10 days before departure in order to reduce the risk of infectious diseases during the pilgrimage.The ...
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Saudi Arabia opens Absher e-permits for six categories to enter Mecca during Hajj season

Gulf News 23 Apr 2026
Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here..The move comes as security authorities enforce strict regulations governing access to Mecca and the holy sites during Hajj.
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Interior Ministry: Up to SR100,000 fine for sheltering visit visa holders in Makkah during Hajj season

Saudi Gazette 23 Apr 2026
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has announced a fine of up to SR100,000 against anyone who shelters visitors holding any type of visit visa in violation of Hajj regulations during the current Hajj season.
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Health minister inspects Makkah medical facilities, ensures full readiness for Hajj 2026

Saudi Gazette 23 Apr 2026
MAKKAH — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel concluded on Thursday a two-day inspection tour of healthcare facilities in Makkah to assess their readiness for the upcoming Hajj season ... the Hajj season.
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Hindus in Ghaziabad bid emotional farewell to elderly Muslim couple heading for Hajj

Madhyamam 23 Apr 2026
... showered an elderly Muslim couple with flower garlands, hugs, and cheers as they left for the airport to begin their Hajj pilgrimage.
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4 residents and a citizen arrested in Makkah for posting fake Hajj service ads

Saudi Gazette 23 Apr 2026
... residents and one Saudi citizen for crimes of fraud and deception by posting fake and misleading Hajj service advertisements on social media.
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Almarai Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority to Support Volunteers during Hajj 1447 AH (Almarai Company SJSC)

Public Technologies 23 Apr 2026
Almarai Company has signed a cooperation agreement with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority to support volunteers and operational teams during the 1447H Hajj season ... throughout the Hajj season.
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Saudi Arabia eases Makkah entry permits for six categories during Hajj season

Madhyamam 23 Apr 2026
Applicants can complete the process through a series of steps on the platform without visiting passport offices.The move comes as authorities enforce restrictions on entry to Makkah and the holy sites during the 2026 Hajj season.
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