Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage
Over 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Authorities have implemented enhanced crowd-control measures in Mecca to manage the influx. Many pilgrims from war-affected regions like Sudan and Yemen have shared their experiences of overcoming challenges to reach the holy site.
- ▪More than 1.6 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj.
- ▪Authorities have stepped up crowd-control measures across Mecca.
- ▪Pilgrims from war-affected Sudan and Yemen have spoken about their challenges in reaching the site.
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Toggle PlayOver 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimageNewsFeedOver 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimageMore than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as authorities stepped up crowd-control measures across Mecca. Pilgrims from war-affected Sudan and Yemen spoke about overcoming challenges to reach Islam’s holiest site.Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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