Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season

Saudi Arabia sees 22.5 pc surge in Umrah visa arrivals

Saudi Arabia has recorded a 22.5 per cent increase in Umrah visa arrivals during the opening weeks of the 1448 AH/2026 season, welcoming 931,500 pilgrims between Dhu Al-Hijjah 15 and the end of Muharram. According to the Ministry of Haj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program, total international arrivals exceeded 1.27 million during the period. The ministry attributed the growth to continued government support, effective coordination among…

Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season

Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5% increase in Umrah visa arrivals to 931,500 at the start of the 1448H Umrah season, with more than 1.27 million pilgrims arriving from abroad.

Pakistan tops list of Umrah pilgrims as Saudi Arabia records 22.5pc surge

MAKKAH: Pakistan has emerged as the largest source of Umrah pilgrims during the opening weeks of the new Umrah season, as Saudi Arabia reported a 22.5 per cent increase in the number of pilgrims compared to the same period last year. According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, more than 900,000 pilgrims have performed Umrah since the season officially began on 15 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH, following the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.…

Saudi Arabia reports 22.5% increase in Umrah visa arrivals

Makkah : The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a 22.5% increase in Umrah visa arrivals to around 931,500 pilgrims since the start of the Umrah season on Dhu Al Hijjah 15 until the end of Muharram 1448 AH. The total number of Umrah pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom exceeded 1.27 million. The ministry attributed the growth to the support of the Saudi leadership, coordination among government entities, and…