War disrupts pilgrims' journey in Saudi Arabia
On Saturday, Riyadh Airport experienced a massive explosion while travelers were present, most of whom were pilgrims and Umrah visitors. The Houthi attack resulted in 13 deaths and injured 300 others, including a Bangladeshi imam leading a group of pilgrims. The escalation caused disruptions to Umrah flights and domestic travel within the kingdom, prompting many travelers to reroute through Bahrain, Doha, or Dubai. Ticket prices doubled as a result. Some embassies used Doha station as a temporary crossing point. Despite the Houthis' promise not to target Mecca and Medina, they continued striking Saudi airports and other facilities, including a building belonging to Aramco. Saudi Arabia has reiterated that the safety of pilgrims and Umrah visitors remains a top priority, while Western countries issued warnings against using Saudi airports at this time.
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