The total number of pilgrims was 1,733,785, of whom 466,430 came from inside the Kingdom. There were 5,000 Ministry employees working to serve the guests of God, in addition to 8,000 guides. Over 6,000 apartment buildings in Makkah were used to accommodate the pilgrims, and 15,000 buses used to transport them to and from the Holy Sites. Also in use were 1,000 service vehicles and 200 motorcycles.
Consulate location
1996
2000
change
Washington DC
1,845
3,931
+ 113 %
New York, NY
2,458
4,311
+ 75 %
Los Angeles, CA
841
2,015
+ 139 %
Houston, TX
195
619
+ 217 %
TOTAL
5,339
10,876
+ 103 %
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