416,659 Pilgrims Arrive in Madinah

Madinah, November 08, SPA -- As many as 416,659 pilgrims have so far arrived in
Madinah, an increase of 8% in comparison with the number of the last year; 177,869
pilgrims left Madinah, an increase of 23%;

and 238,743 pilgrims remained in the
Prophet's city, the Secretariat of Hajj Committee in the city announced in a report
today.

It pointed out that 17, 046 pilgrims have arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz
Airport; 17,764 pilgrims came by buses; and 24,649 left by buses for Makkah.

The Committee added that 7, 371 pilgrims were provided health care at hospitals and
health care centers in Madinah on Saturday.
--SPA 14:22 LOCAL TIME 11:22 GMT NNNN