Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics said on Tuesday that the total number of pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season reached 1,707,301. The authority said 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside the kingdom through various entry points, while 160,646 pilgrims performed Hajj from inside Saudi Arabia, including citizens and residents. According to the authority’s statistics, the number of male pilgrims reached 893,396, while the number of female pilgrims stood at 813,905. The authority added that 1,485,729 pilgrims arrived through air entry points, while 54,429 entered by land and 6,497 arrived by sea. READ: Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to enhance security during 2026 Hajj pilgrimage