1.29 million pilgrims have so far rushed to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrims, Sky News reported on Thursday. These arrivals include from the countries of Iraq, Palestine, Syria and Libya that are witnessing unrest. Even pilgrims from Yemen are expected to arrive through the Wadi’e border crossing.
Considering the military clashes in various province of Yemen, it is very difficult for about 19,000 pilgrims from this country to actually reach Mecca.