Hajj, Umrah, the Haram, Quba, and the Kaaba
Definitions and official-source guidance for Hajj, Umrah, the Haram, Quba, the Kaaba, Makkah, and Madinah.
Foreign Umrah Pilgrims — Progress Tracker
Track Saudi Arabia's progress toward hosting 30 million foreign Umrah pilgrims by 2030.
Gap Alert: 30 Million Umrah Pilgrims Target
Tracking Umrah pilgrim capacity from 16.92 million toward the 30 million annual target with readiness analysis.
Hajj
Hajj explained: 1.8M+ pilgrims, $12B annual economic impact, Makkah expansion, crowd management tech, and Vision 2030's 30M Umrah visitor target.
Hajj & Umrah Program — Progress Tracker
Track Saudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Program with pilgrims reaching 16.92 million toward the 30 million Vision 2030 target.
Hajj and Umrah Program
The Vision 2030 programme expanding pilgrim capacity to 30 million annually, improving service quality, and enriching the religious tourism experience.
Hajj and Umrah Program
Detailed analysis of the Hajj and Umrah Program, Saudi Arabia's initiative to expand pilgrim capacity, enhance the pilgrim experience, and develop the Holy Cities as world-class destinations for religious tourism.
Madinah
Islam's second-holiest city and the site of the Prophet's Mosque, a major destination for pilgrims and a growing centre for knowledge and cultural industries.
Makkah
Islam's holiest city and the site of the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba, attracting millions of pilgrims annually for Hajj and Umrah. Updated for 2026.
Umrah
The lesser Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be performed at any time of year, attracting millions of visitors annually and forming a major component of Saudi religious tourism.
Umrah and Hajj: Scaling the Sacred Journey
Saudi Arabia's Umrah and Hajj priority under Vision 2030 targets expanding Umrah capacity from 8 million to 30 million pilgrims annually. With 16.92 million foreign Umrah visitors in 2024 surpassing the 11.3 million target, the Kingdom is transforming pilgrim infrastructure, digitizing services, and enriching the spiritual experience at Islam's holiest sites.