Over 6,500 Iranian pilgrims arrived in the city of Medina ahead of the Hajj season
[46506] Over 6,500 Iranian pilgrims arrived in the city of Medina ahead of the Hajj season
The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization in Iran reports the arrival of thousands of believers in the holy city of Medina as part of the annual Hajj operation.
Over 6,500 Iranian pilgrims arrived in the city of Medina ahead of the Hajj season
According to reports by official media outlets in Iran, the Hajj pilgrimage operation for the year 2026 is underway. The Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization updated that as of the end of Friday, May 1, 2026, over 6,500 Iranian pilgrims have arrived in the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia.
The report was published simultaneously by several Telegram channels, including آخرین خبر and خبر فوری جنگ ایران, which noted that "Hajj activities and the dispatch of Iranian pilgrims to Medina are still ongoing." These figures were also verified by خراسان آنلاین, which reiterated the statement that "more than 6,500 Iranian pilgrims entered the city of Medina by the end of Friday night."
These sources are generally identified with the official establishment in Iran and reflect the government's narrative regarding the management of religious affairs and logistical relations with Saudi Arabia during the pilgrimage period. There are currently no reports of irregularities or difficulties in the transport and reception operation for the believers.