Saudi Arabia welcomed 1,070,000 international pilgrims for Hajj 2025 through its air, land, and seaports as of the end of Sunday, the Ministry of Media announced.
Minister Salman Al-Dosari revealed the figures at a press conference in Riyadh on Monday.
At the same briefing, Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel described the arrivals’ health status as “reassuring,” confirming that no epidemic cases have been detected among the pilgrims so far.
In parallel, the Dhul-Hijjah moon was officially sighted in Saudi Arabia, setting Arafat Day for June 5 and Eid al-Adha for June 6.
Ahead of the peak pilgrimage days, Saudi authorities have underscored strict compliance with Hajj rules. The Ministry of Interior reported that five expatriates and nine Saudi citizens were arrested for transporting 44 individuals without proper Hajj permits. Violators face:
- Imprisonment and fines up to 100,000 SAR
- Public naming of offenders
- Deportation of non-Saudi offenders with a 10-year re-entry ban
With over a million pilgrims now on Saudi soil, authorities are scaling up services across Makkah, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah— from expanded medical teams and cooling stations to additional water and catering provisions.
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