MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the successful conclusion of the Hajj 2026 season, saying preparations for next year’s pilgrimage have already begun even before the last pilgrims depart for their home countries, according to the Saudi Press Agency. More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General Authority for Statistics, including 1,546,655 pilgrims from abroad and 160,646 citizens and residents from within the Kingdom.

Prince Saud bin Mishaal declared the success of Hajj 2026, praising leadership support, security efforts and services that enabled pilgrims to perform rituals safely.

Saudi Arabia hails the successful completion of the 1447 AH Hajj, with 1.7 million pilgrims performing rituals in safety, comfort and highly organised conditions.