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1.7 million pilgrims perform Hajj 2026, up 2.04%: Saudi Authorities
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ARAFAT: More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with the majority arriving from outside Saudi Arabia, according to official figures released by the Kingdom’s authorities.
- The total number of pilgrims stood at 1,707,301, marking an increase of 34,071, or 2.04%, compared with 1,673,230 pilgrims in the previous year.
- According to data released by the General Authority for Statistics, 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside the Kingdom, while 160,646 were Saudi citizens or residents.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ARAFAT: More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with the majority arriving from outside Saudi Arabia, according to official figures released by the Kingdom’s authorities.
The total number of pilgrims stood at 1,707,301, marking an increase of 34,071, or 2.04%, compared with 1,673,230 pilgrims in the previous year.
Officials said the rise reflects ongoing efforts to streamline pilgrimage operations, expand facilities at entry points, and enhance services for pilgrims amid sustained global demand despite changing regional and international conditions.
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