General NewsMiddle EastMoreReligionTrending NewsWorld News Nearly 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia so far for annual Hajj pilgrimage by Ryan Lee June 23, 2023 written by Ryan Lee June 23, 2023 4 comments Bookmark 49 Saudi authorities have reported the arrival of approximately 1.5 million overseas pilgrims in the country so far, as they gather for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with most making their journey by air. This year marks the first Hajj pilgrimage to occur without the restrictions previously implemented during the 2020 coronavirus outbreak. The arrival of additional pilgrims is anticipated prior to the commencement of the Hajj on the following Monday. The Hajj represents one of the five core principles of Islam, mandating that every Muslim, who is physically and financially capable, should participate at least once in their lifetime. The event stands as one of the most significant religious assemblies globally. As per the data released by the Saudi media ministry, over 1.49 million overseas pilgrims made their way through international ports until the past Wednesday, out of which, about 1.43 million travelled by air. Saudi authorities have voiced their expectation that the pilgrim count in 2023 will return to the numbers seen prior to the pandemic. In 2019, the Hajj pilgrimage was undertaken by over 2.4 million Muslims. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Hajj pilgrimage 2023How many foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage so far?What is the significance of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage?What are the expectations for the number of pilgrims in 2023?What is the Hajj pilgrimage and who is required to undertake it?How have the majority of the foreign pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj?More about Hajj pilgrimage 2023 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Hajj pilgrimage 2023 How many foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage so far? Close to 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage so far. What is the significance of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage? This year’s Hajj pilgrimage is the first to take place without any of the restrictions that were imposed during the coronavirus pandemic starting in 2020. What are the expectations for the number of pilgrims in 2023? Saudi officials expect the number of pilgrims in 2023 to reach pre-pandemic levels, which saw more than 2.4 million Muslims making the pilgrimage. What is the Hajj pilgrimage and who is required to undertake it? The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring all Muslims who are physically and financially capable to undertake it at least once in their lives. It is one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. How have the majority of the foreign pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj? The majority of the foreign pilgrims, over 1.43 million, have arrived in Saudi Arabia by air for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. 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Reply Ahmed Khalil June 23, 2023 - 12:17 pm about time, miss the feeling of Hajj. can’t wait to be back there next year Insha’Allah. Reply Sara Ahmed June 23, 2023 - 6:55 pm Well done to Saudi for managing the pandemic, now lets see if they can handle the influx of pilgrims this year… it won’t be easy! Reply Fatima Rashid June 24, 2023 - 12:31 am hoping for a safe and peaceful Hajj for all the pilgrims! gotta pray the pandemic is truely over. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
