Saudi Arabia Hosts 1.68 Million Umrah Pilgrims During Ramadan 2026

Saudi Arabia Hosts 1.68 Million Umrah Pilgrims During Ramadan 2026

Saudi Arabia hosted around 1.68 million international pilgrims for Umrah during Ramadan 2026, underscoring the holy month’s importance to Muslims worldwide. Millions of people travel each year to perform Umrah, but the number often rises during Ramadan because of its heightened spiritual significance. Pilgrims gathered in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, where they performed religious rituals and prayers. The Grand Mosque in Mecca remained t…

Ramadan 2026: Over 1.68 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia

The Islamic Information Ramadan 2026: Over 1.68 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia Key Takeaways Over 1.68 million international Umrah pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan 2026. Prayer reservations at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah exceeded 1.1 million from pilgrims of 155 nationalities. 30 Nusuk Care centres in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah delivered over 153,000 services in 11 languages. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah…