The number of pilgrims who entered Saudi Arabia as per yesterday (September26) averaged 1.2 million.
The Saudi General Directorate for Passports reported 1,198,700 pilgrims who arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform hajj, down by 2% compared the overall number of pilgrims last year.
In statement posted on Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the directorate said that 1.129.623 million arrived through the airport terminals, while 13.608 came through land entry points.