78 million visitors to the Two Holy Mosques in Rajab 1447 AH... Details of the statistics
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced a significant statistic reflecting the increasing number of visitors to the holy sites. The total number of pilgrims to the Two Holy Mosques during the month of Rajab 1447 AH reached approximately 78,843,425. These figures confirm the success of the operational and organizational plans implemented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accommodate the millions of Umrah pilgrims, worshippers, and visitors.
Number details in the Two Holy Mosques
The authority explained in its detailed statement that the statistics included all places of worship and visitation in Mecca and Medina, and the figures were distributed as follows:
- The Grand Mosque: It witnessed the arrival of (34,954,367) worshippers, while (14,875,003) pilgrims performed the Umrah rituals, and (54,402) worshippers were able to pray in the Hijr Ismail (Al-Hatim).
- The Prophet’s Mosque: The number of worshippers reached (25,074,929) worshippers, and (2,590,857) visitors had the honor of greeting the Prophet - may God bless him and grant him peace - and his two companions, while (1,293,867) worshippers performed the prayer in the Noble Garden.
The significance of the month of Rajab and preparations for peak seasons
The month of Rajab holds special significance for Muslims as one of the sacred months, representing the spiritual gateway to the holy month of Ramadan. This month typically sees a surge in the number of pilgrims performing Umrah, eager to take advantage of the blessed times before the start of Ramadan. This large influx serves as a vital indicator and a practical test of the preparedness of relevant authorities to manage the millions of pilgrims expected during Ramadan and the Hajj season, reflecting the remarkable progress in managing religious events.
Reflections of the Kingdom's Vision 2030
These millions of pilgrims reflect the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 , which prioritizes serving the pilgrims, with the ambition of reaching 30 million Umrah pilgrims annually. The Third Saudi Expansion Project, infrastructure development, the Haramain High-Speed Railway network, and digital transformation through platforms like Nusuk have all contributed to facilitating access for Muslims from around the world and easing their spiritual journey.
Operational efficiency and service system
The authority indicated that these statistics were measured using the throughput index, demonstrating the accuracy of monitoring and follow-up. Behind this achievement lies an integrated system encompassing cleaning and sanitization services, water provision, air conditioning, and crowd management, in addition to the efforts of thousands of employees and volunteers working around the clock to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of visitors, thus enhancing the quality of the spiritual experience at the Two Holy Mosques.
