
For over 1400 years, Saudi Arabia has been a central hub for Islamic pilgrimage, drawing millions of Muslims from around the world to its holy cities of Makkah and Medina. The annual Hajj pilgrimage and the year-round Umrah bring millions of Muslims to the country, making religious tourism a vital part of the Saudi economy.
Religious tourism, particularly through Hajj and Umrah, brings in about $12 billion every year. This income is a big chunk of the country’s non-oil revenue, making up about 20% of it and around 7% of the total…


















