1.3million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj More than 1.3 million pilgrims are reported to have arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, which starts on Monday 26 June.
No Male Guardian Required to Accompany Women Hajj, Umrah Pilgrims Any More A mahram is no longer required to accompany a woman who wishes to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj or Umrah from any part of the world.