Saudi Arabia has announced the successful conclusion of the Hajj 2026 season after more than 1.7 million pilgrims from around the world performed the pilgrimage in Makkah.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, announced the successful completion of the 1447 AH Hajj season.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said pilgrims were supported throughout their journey, from arrival in Saudi Arabia to their departure through land crossings, seaports and airports.
Hajj 2026 - 1.7 Million Pilgrims:
As per Khaleej Times and Arab News, over 1.7 million pilgrims visited Makkah for Hajj 2026. Prince Saud said pilgrims were able to perform their rituals smoothly thanks to extensive security, organisation and services.
Saudi Arabia's national carrier Saudia had allocated more than one million seats across its domestic and international network, supported by a fleet of 160 aircraft dedicated to Hajj 2026 operations.
The Ministry of Interior announced that preparations for Hajj 2027 have already begun even before the last group of pilgrims left the Kingdom.
The 2026 Hajj season was declared successful due to an integrated system of security, organization and services that enabled pilgrims to perform rituals with ease.
For Indian pilgrims, special flights were operated from India to Saudi Arabia amid tightened entry rules. Over 4700 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, including Ladakh, departed in special flights.
Hajj 2026 was one of the most organized pilgrimages in recent years, with zero major incidents reported.
