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10m pilgrims perform Umrah during first 10 days of Ramadan
MAKKAH, March 25, 2024
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has reported that the Prophet's Mosque received a total of 9,818,474 Umrah worshipers and visitors in the first 10 days of Ramadan.
Meanwhile, as many as 8,235,680 Umrah performers arrived from abroad since the Umrah season began this year, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Among them, 7,259,504 have already completed their Umrah, leaving approximately 976,176 visitors and Umrah performers currently in Saudi Arabia, a Saudi Press Agency report said quoting the ministry.
Madinah's Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport alone has seen 1,919,971 arrivals and 1,437,849 departures, with an average of 6,579 Umrah performers arriving and 5,613 departing daily.
Amid the holy month of Ramadan, Madinah is bustling with Umrah performers from across the globe.
These visitors flock to the city before embarking on their journey to Makkah to perform the sacred rituals of Umrah. The Saudi authorities are providing comprehensive services to ensure a smooth and fulfilling experience for the worshippers.
The pilgrims' journey commences in Madinah at the Mosque of Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah, where they perform two rak'ahs (prayer units).
