Makkah, Nov. 27 -- At least 13.9 million Umrah rituals were performed at the Grand Mosque during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, marking a significant rise in pilgrim activity in Makkah.

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah, together with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, confirmed that the total includes pilgrims from both inside and outside Saudi Arabia.

Night-time view of the Grand Mosque in Makkah with thousands of pilgrims surrounding the Kaaba.

More than 1.7 million international pilgrims arrived during the month, supported by upgraded digital services and integrated logistical systems that streamlined entry procedures and improved crowd movement.

In a statement on X, the authority...