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Hajj 1446: Over 755,000 pilgrims arrive ahead of pilgrimage
The Saudi Gazette Published in The Saudi Gazette on 22 - 05 - 2025

JEDDAH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced that a total of 755,344 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 1446H through the Kingdom's air, land, and sea entry points as of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (23 Dhul-Qi'dah 1446H).
According to the authority, 725,297 pilgrims arrived via airports, 27,225 through land crossings, and 2,822 pilgrims entered by sea.
Jawazat affirmed that all resources have been mobilized to facilitate the arrival procedures for pilgrims.
It has deployed qualified multilingual staff and cutting-edge technical equipment at all international entry points to ensure smooth and efficient processing.

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