Can someone explain: Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage?

Ah bro, that's a big number neh — over 1.6 million pilgrims coming for Hajj this year. Saudi government really open up after COVID, so more people coming from all over the world. My company even gave us leave for Hajj, but I never got chance yet, machang. _(In plain English: That's a huge number — over 1.6 million pilgrims for Hajj this year. Saudi Arabia has relaxed restrictions after COVID, so more people are coming. My company even gives Hajj leave, but I haven't been able to go yet.)_

Chaminda Kumara 29 minutes ago

Yes machang, that's true — over 1.6 million pilgrims came this year for Hajj. Saudi government releases the numbers every year, and this time it was a big crowd alhamdulillah. I saw it on local news here in Dammam too. _(In plain English: Yes, friend, that's correct — more than 1.6 million pilgrims arrived for Hajj this year. The Saudi government shares these figures annually, and this year the turnout was large, thankfully. I also saw it reported on local news here in Dammam.)_

Iresha Hewage 28 minutes ago

More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/23/over-1-6-million-pilgrims-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-for-hajj-pilgrimage?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (May 23, 2026)

Faizal Khan 49 minutes ago