Updated Hajj statistics released

Almadinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia, November 25, SPA -- The number
of pilgrims arriving in Almadinah Al-Munawarah reached 700993 on
Tuesday, an increase of 5% compared with last year.

An official statistical report said pilgrims departing Al-Madinah
till today amounted to 450512 with 250381 lagging behind, an increase
of 2% than last year.

In terms of nationality, Indians were the most available in Hajj
region now with 30576, followed by Pakistanis 26835 and Nigerians
22684.

The report said 54 air flights have so far arrived at Prince Mohammed
bin Abdulaziz International airport carrying 13226 pilgrims while
nearly 1143 buses transported 56995 pilgrims into Al-Madinah and 981
departures carrying 44985 pilgrims. Eighty eight percent of the
capacity of hotels and 67 percent of furnished apartments were
occupied, the report added.

On health, the report said as many as 9627 pilgrims have reported to
out-patient clinics and 185 cases were dealt with by the
Madinah-based Saudi Arabian Red Crescent Association.
--SPA
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