Record! Number of Umrah Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque Reaches 904,000
Record! Number of Umrah Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque Reaches 904,000
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The number of Umrah pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Mecca has reached a record high this Ramadan season. As many as 904,000 pilgrims were recorded performing Umrah on the fourth day of Ramadan 1447 H, or Saturday.
According to reports from local media, this surge reflects a significant increase in the arrival of pilgrims from various regions of Saudi Arabia and from abroad since the beginning of the holy month.
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque stated that this achievement is the result of the implementation of an integrated operational system to maintain the safety, order, and smooth flow of pilgrims. This information was conveyed through the authority’s official account on the X platform.
“This achievement was achieved thanks to a comprehensive operational plan that ensures the safety of pilgrims and facilitates the performance of worship,” the authority wrote, quoted on Wednesday (February 25, 2026).
The authorities also noted a large increase in pilgrims during the first Friday prayer of Ramadan and expect the number to continue to increase, especially in the last ten days of the holy month.
To anticipate congestion, an integrated field plan was activated to manage the flow of pilgrims, regulate the tawaf and sa’i routes, and provide support throughout the facilities. Services include continuous cleaning and sterilization, advanced monitoring, and multilingual guidance for pilgrims.
In addition, pilgrims are encouraged to use the free services to exit from the state of ihram in the Bab al-Marwa area or use official barber shops to maintain cleanliness inside the Grand Mosque, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The authorities affirmed that coordination with various related agencies continues to be carried out to ensure a safe, orderly, and comfortable worship experience. This step is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of services for pilgrims of the Two Holy Mosques.