Saudi Arabia welcomed 20 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in 2025
Saudi Arabia received around 20 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in 2025, supported by an integrated service system from visa issuance to departure.
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AIAbdullah Al-Zahrani, a specialist in Hajj and Umrah affairs, said Saudi Arabia welcomed around 20 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in 2025, supported by a comprehensive service system that begins with visa issuance and continues until pilgrims return to their home countries.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, he added that forty years ago, the number of pilgrims did not reach even hundreds of thousands.
Al-Zahrani noted that the service system for pilgrims and visitors extends to include transportation, visits to various cities, and ensuring their safe return home.
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