In 2024, Saudi Arabia recorded nearly 18.9 million of domestic Umrah performers, and over 16*** foreign visitors. These figures represented a significant increase from the previous years. Ramadan is, besides the main pilgrimage season of Hajj, one of the busiest time for the holy city of Mecca.
Pilgrims
The Saudi Arabian government issued over **** Umrah visas for the Month of Ramadan. The majority of foreign pilgrims for the Ramadan season hailed from Pakistan with over ** people. Followed by Pilgrims from Indonesia and Egypt. Majority of domestic pilgrims for Ramadan where either resident of the holy city of Mecca or traveled form the Saudi Capital of Riyadh.
Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is an important time for Muslims to reset their spirituality and connect with their faith. During this month observing Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. They abstain during this time from eating, drinking, smoking or any other physical pleasures to purify themselves. The breaking of the daily fast is a special time and spend with the family. Traditionally dates are the first food eaten to break the fast, followed by a proper meal. The end of the Ramadan month is celebrated with three-day long Holiday called Eid-Al-Fitr.
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General Authority for Statistics (Saudi Arabia). (March 20, 2025). Number of people performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia from 2018 to 2024, by visitor origin (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1258578/total-people-joining-umrah-saudi-arabia/
General Authority for Statistics (Saudi Arabia). "Number of people performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia from 2018 to 2024, by visitor origin (in millions)." Chart. March 20, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1258578/total-people-joining-umrah-saudi-arabia/
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