Over 1.3 Million Pilgrims Arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mina, 06 Dzulhijjah 1437/08 September (MINA) – The number of pilgrims coming from abroad until Tuesday amounted to 1,310,408 pilgrims, according to statistics issued by Saudi General Directorate of Passports.

It pointed out that 1,233,029 pilgrims arrived by air, 64,656 pilgrims by land , and 12,723 pilgrims by sea.

Menwhile, a total of 707,685 pilgrims visited Madinah since the start of the Haj season until Monday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday quoting a statistical report of the Private Establishment of Guides.

As many as 592,514 pilgrims have already left for Makkah while 115,094 are still present in the Prophet’s city. As many as 114,000 pilgrims will be sent to Makkah Wednesday.

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According to the statistics, 10,956 contracts were signed by various departments to accommodate the visiting pilgrims in 590 hotels and furnished apartments. (T/R07/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)