Saudi Arabia has reported a strong start to the 1448 AH Umrah season, with more than 1.27 million Umrah pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom between 15 Dhul Hijjah and 29 Muharram.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program announced that 931,500 pilgrims arrived on Umrah visas during the same period, representing a 22.5% increase compared with the corresponding period last year.
According to the ministry, 75% of international Umrah pilgrims entered Saudi Arabia through airports, while the remaining 25% arrived via land and sea ports.
Pakistan was the largest source of international Umrah pilgrims during the reporting period, with around 200,000 arrivals. Indonesia followed with approximately 170,000 pilgrims, while Iraq ranked third with around 130,000 arrivals.
The ministry said the figures reflect the continued support provided by the Saudi leadership for serving the Guests of Allah, along with close cooperation among government agencies to deliver a seamless pilgrimage experience.
Saudi Arabia has also continued to expand its digital and operational services to make Umrah procedures more efficient and improve access to services for pilgrims from around the world.
These efforts are part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives to enhance the quality of services for Umrah pilgrims and visitors, ensuring a smoother journey from trip planning through arrival, worship, and departure from the Kingdom.
