Saudi Arabian Authorities say over 1.1 million pilgrims have so far arrived in the country to observe the 2025 Hajj exercise.
The General Directorate of Passports made the announcement on Tuesday.
According to the directorate, a total of 1,102,469 pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia from different countries through the Kingdom’s air, land, and sea entry points by the end of Monday, May 26.
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It further stated that, of the figures, 1,044,341 pilgrims arrived through airports, 53,850 via land border crossings, and 4,278 through sea ports.
The passports directorate also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to facilitating entry procedures for pilgrims by equipping all international ports with advanced technologies operated by highly trained, multilingual personnel.
Saudi Arabia has completed elaborate preparations and flawless arrangements for a hassle-free Hajj, featuring seamless pilgrim experience and digital integration, the directorate said.
The Saudi Gazette reports that the kingdom’s authorities reiterated the country’s commitment to leveraging all capabilities to serve pilgrims within an integrated system.
They also stated that these efforts reflected the wise leadership’s directives and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to facilitate Hajj rituals and enhance quality of services so as to enable the pilgrims to perform their rituals in ease and comfort.
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