11.9 Million Pilgrims Performed From Nov 22 to Dec 20, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Digital services and streamlined logistics credited for increased accessibility
- Over 11.9 million Umrah pilgrims recorded from November 22 to December 20, 2025
- More than 1.7 million pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia in this period
MAKKAH — More than 11.9 million Umrah pilgrimages were performed during the 29-day period from November 22 to December 20, 2025, according to official statistics released by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques.
- Total visitors: 68,741,853 visitors.
- Worshippers in the Sacred Mosque: 30,016,073.
- Worshippers in the Prophet’s Mosque: 23,116,271.
- Total who performed Umrah: 11,863,477.
- Worshippers in the Noble Garden: 1,319,653.
- Salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad PBUH and his companions, may God be pleased with them: 2,331,603.
- Worshippers in the Hijr (Hateem): 94,776
The period, corresponding to the Islamic month of Jumada al-Thani 1447 AH, saw pilgrims from within Saudi Arabia and across the Islamic world utilizing expanded digital and logistical services to perform the ritual.
The data reveals over 1.7 million international pilgrims arrived from various countries during this timeframe. Authorities attribute the significant numbers to integrated digital platforms that simplify visa applications, appointment scheduling, and ritual guidance.
This period, which precedes the sacred month of Rajab, traditionally experiences high Umrah activity.
