Hajj pilgrimage costs from Lebanon have surged significantly, with campaign packages rising from $4,000–$4,500 last year to $5,250–$5,500 this year, driven by doubled Saudi government fees (from $1,750 to $3,100), elevated airfare due to geopolitical tensions and rerouted flights avoiding Iranian airspace, and increased accommodation and logistical costs. The higher prices have deterred applicants—some travel agencies report pilgrim numbers dropping from 90 to 33 participants this year—though Lebanon's official quota remains 7,500 pilgrims (3,000 Sunni, 3,000 Shiite, 1,500 Palestinian refugees).