Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage

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Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage

More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as authorities stepped up crowd-control measures across Mecca. Pilgrims from war-affected Sudan and Yemen spoke about overcoming challenges to reach Islam’s holiest site.

Published On 23 May 2026

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