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Saudi Arabia restricts Hajj entry, bars visitors without permits
source: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior -> target: visit visa holders
On 2026-04-19, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior restricted Hajj entry to Mecca and the holy sites to holders of official permits, barring visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year. The measure was announced ahead of the pilgrimage period and warns that anyone entering or staying without a permit will be treated as violating the law.
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MeccaMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaAsia21.389, 39.858
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