How many people are in Mecca during Hajj?

Every year, millions of Muslims travel from around the world to Saudi Arabia to complete the Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca. This year, safety and security precautions are top of the agenda following the tragic deaths of at least 2,177 pilgrims in a crush and stampede last year. read more

Every year a large amont of Pilgrims from all over the world visits Makkha to Perfoprm Hajj. In 2015 the number of Pilgrims were 2.5 Million according to the Express Tribune. In 2016 the number was 1.8 Million according to the Al Rabiya English. People choose Hajj Packages in order to have ease and comfort during their travel. read more

More than 3.1 million people performed the Hajj in 2013 and officials have been forced in recent years to limit the number of pilgrims. read more

There have been incidents during the Hajj', the Muslim pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, that have caused loss of life. Every follower of Islam is required to visit Mecca during the Hajj at least once in his or her lifetime, if able to do so; the pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. read more