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Pilgrims overwhelmed in Mecca

2026-04-06 12:20:00 UTC

Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off

2026-04-06 12:20:00 UTC

Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city.

New Makkah airport could let pilgrims fly directly to Mecca

2026-04-06 12:20:00 UTC

One of the world’s most visited pilgrimage destinations is set to gain its own airport and metro system, making holy trips easier for millions of arrivals

A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, which can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life. A pilgrim (from the Latin peregrinus) is a traveler (literally, one who has come from afar) who is on a journey to a holy place. Typically, this is a physical journey (often on foot) to some place of special significance to the adherent of a particular religious belief system.

Pilgrimages frequently involve a journey or search of moral or spiritual significance. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith, although sometimes it can be a metaphorical journey into someone's own beliefs.