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title: "Over 18.5 Million Pilgrims Performed Umrah in 2024"
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updated: "2025-02-18"
description: "Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah highlights record-breaking numbers and enhanced services."
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# Over 18.5 Million Pilgrims Performed Umrah in 2024

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/18-5-million-pilgrims-performed-umrah-in-2024/
Updated: 2025-02-18

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, **Tawfiq Al-Rabiah**, announced that more than **18.5 million pilgrims** from outside the Kingdom performed Umrah in 2024.

This record-breaking figure reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to enhance pilgrimage services and accommodate the growing number of visitors to Islam’s holiest sites.

Minister Al-Rabiah attributed the success to the Kingdom’s comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, streamlined visa processes, and advanced digital platforms like the *Nusuk* app, which simplifies registration and provides real-time guidance for pilgrims.

The Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah underwent significant expansions to accommodate more worshippers. AI-driven systems and real-time monitoring ensured smooth movement between holy sites. Rigorous health protocols, including mandatory vaccinations and on-site medical teams, were implemented to safeguard pilgrims.

In addition to the impressive pilgrimage numbers, al-Rabiah highlighted that over 13 million visitors attended [Rawdah Sharif](https://theislamicinformation.com/blogs/pillars-of-riaz-ul-jannah/) at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, a great increase from previous years. This surge in visitors is a result of improved reservation systems and enhanced service quality.

The conference also showcased new initiatives aimed at improving pilgrim services, including the launch of [Makkah Taxi](https://theislamicinformation.com/news/makkah-taxi-service-launched-to-serve-pilgrims-24-7/), a transport service designed to facilitate easier access around Makkah.

With these developments, Saudi Arabia continues to position itself as a premier destination for millions of Muslims seeking spiritual fulfillment through Hajj and Umrah.