The number of pilgrims coming from abroad via air, land and sea ports until yesterday has reached 835,487 pilgrims, with an increase of 54,010 pilgrims, compared to the same period last year, an increase by nearly 7%, according to the Directorate General For passports. The Directorate said that the number of pilgrims arriving by air has reached 803,753 pilgrims, by land 22,352 pilgrims and by sea 9,382 pilgrims.