Over 820,000 Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 1446

   Riyadh, May 23, 2025, SPA -- The General Directorate of Passports announced today that as of Thursday, May 22, a total of 820,658 pilgrims from abroad have arrived in the Kingdom for the 1446 AH Hajj season through all international air, land, and sea ports.
   According to the directorate, the vast majority of pilgrims, totaling 782,358, entered the Kingdom via airports. Land ports facilitated the arrival of 35,478 pilgrims, while 2,822 pilgrims arrived through sea routes.
   The directorate reiterated its commitment to streamlining entry procedures for pilgrims by equipping its platforms at international air, land, and sea ports with advanced technical equipment and staffing them with highly qualified, multilingual personnel.
   -- SPA