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Close to 1.5m Umrah pilgrims in Madinah

Close to 1.5m Umrah pilgrims in Madinah

There is no visible drop in the number of Umrah pilgrims despite a decision by the Saudi government to impose a SR2,000 fee on all repeat performers of the pilgrimage.

Umrah fee does not affect inflow of pilgrims

Garment shops in the holy city did a roaring business this Umrah season with an estimated business of SR200 million in Ramadan alone. — Courtesy photo

Pilgrims spent lavishly on gifts, clothes for children

30m passengers used Jeddah airport in 2015

30m passengers used Jeddah airport in 2015