Ammon News - Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Passports announced that around 1.55 million pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom for the Hajj season of 1445 AH. This figure comprises all pilgrims entering the Kingdom through air, land, and seaports until the end of Monday, 4th of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1445 AH (10th June, 2024), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.

A breakdown of the arrival data revealed that 1,483,312 pilgrims arrived via air, while 59,273 pilgrims entered through land ports. Sea ports received a total of 4,710 pilgrims.

The directorate emphasised its commitment to facilitating the entry process for all pilgrims. The authorities have deployed the latest technologies at international ports alongside a team of highly qualified multilingual personnel to ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims.