11.7m pilgrims perform Umrah in 1 month
More than 11.7 million worshippers performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the Hijri month of Rabi Al Thani, marking one of the highest monthly figures recorded to date, according to new data released by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the […]
FILE PHOTO: Muslim pilgrims gather around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, as they perform Eid Al-Adha morning prayers in Mecca, on June 28, 2023. (Photo by Abdulghani BASHEER / AFP)
More than 11.7 million worshippers performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the Hijri month of Rabi Al Thani, marking one of the highest monthly figures recorded to date, according to new data released by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
The report shows that over 1.5 million of the pilgrims came from outside the Kingdom.
Officials said the rise reflects the success of streamlined digital systems and integrated logistical services that have made travel and ritual performance easier, smoother, safer, and more reassuring experience for the worshipers.
The increase forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to enhance the Hajj, Umrah, and visitation ecosystem in line with Vision 2030, which seeks to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques and ensure a spiritually enriching experience for Muslims worldwide.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, together with the General Authority, reaffirmed their commitment to advancing joint initiatives that improve the quality of services throughout every stage of the pilgrims’ journey. (Gulf News)