209, 532 pilgrims arrive in Madinah

Madinah, December 18, SPA-- The Secretariat of Hajj Committee in
Madinah has pointed out that the number of pilgrims, who arrived in
Madinah until Wednesday amounted to 209,532, showing an increase of
2% in comparison with last year.


The report issued today showed that the number of pilgrims,
who departed from Madinah until yesterday amounted to 53,289
pilgrims.

On the other hand, the number of pilgrims who are still remaining in
Madinah amounted to 156,220 pilgrims, at a rate of 5% more than the
last year.