15.2 million pilgrims' journey to Saudi Arabia
The number of pilgrims during the first quarter of 2026 in Saudi Arabia reached 15.2 million, including 5.8 million from abroad and 9.5 million domestically. Air transportation accounted for 86% of the arrivals from outside the country. The three months saw shifts in the distribution of pilgrims, with the largest share from abroad in January at 63.2%, while the domestic share gradually increased to 72.2% by March. Additionally, the total number of visitors to Madinah during the same period was 5.7 million, of whom 3.7 million were from outside Saudi Arabia. Efforts to develop the service systems continue as part of the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to increase the number of pilgrims and enhance their experience. In July, the guest services system recorded a rise in the number of pilgrims to over 931,000 during the Umrah season from June 1 to mid-July, despite challenges, with ongoing efforts to develop digital services and facilitate procedures.
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