The number of pilgrims coming to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the beginning of arrivals to the end of 04/12/1428 H. has reached 1,643,207. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Director General of Passports Department Major General Salim bin Mohammed Al-Blaihed said that pilgrims arriving by air amounted to 1,485,533; by land 133,635; and by sea 24,039.