Over 5.4 Million Performed Umrah in Second Quarter of 2025

November 21, 2025

Domestic pilgrims dominate Umrah numbers with over 4 million participants as foreign arrivals surpass 1.3 million, showing strong post-pandemic recovery in religious tourism.

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Key Takeaways

April saw peak Umrah performance for both foreign and domestic pilgrims.
Total 5.44 million pilgrims performed Umrah in Q2 2025.
Domestic pilgrims accounted for 4.12 million visitors.

Saudi Arabia welcomed more than 5.4 million Umrah pilgrims during the second quarter of 2025, according to official statistics released by the General Authority for Statistics.

The data reveals 5,443,393 pilgrims performed the lesser pilgrimage between April and June, with domestic pilgrims from within the Kingdom comprising the overwhelming majority.

The breakdown shows 4,118,975 Saudi residents and citizens performed Umrah, while international visitors reached 1,324,418. Air travel served as the primary entry method for foreign pilgrims, with 71.6 percent arriving through Saudi airports rather than land borders.

April emerged as the most popular month for Umrah ceremonies, with 62.8 percent of foreign pilgrims and 52.1 percent of domestic pilgrims choosing to perform rituals during this period.

Regional statistics highlight the Makkah region’s dominance in domestic pilgrim numbers, contributing 1,773,820 visitors.

Meanwhile, Medina recorded 3,767,766 total visitors, though this figure includes tourists and other travelers alongside Umrah pilgrims.