Hijjah 27, 1431, Dec 03, 2010, SPA -- As many as 495,882 pilgrims, have so far arrived in Madinah, through Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, and other entry points after performing Hajj rituals. As many as 225,226 pilgrims have left the city while 270,596 pilgrims are still in the city to offer prayers at the Prophet's Holy Mosque. In its report issued today, the Secretariat of Hajj Committee in Madinah said that Indonesians topped the list of arrival pilgrims in Madinah with a figure of 42,314 followed by 27,255 Iranians and 25,747 Indians. The report affirmed that all concerned departments have provided best services to pilgrims around the clock.
