He further stated that the total number of pilgrims in Medina has reached 3,130, noting that they will be transported to Mecca after spending five days in the vicinity of the Prophet's Mosque.

He added that the total number of pilgrims who have arrived in Mecca so far has reached 19,570, indicating that they were immediately accommodated in their residences in the central area near the Grand Mosque. The air bridge between Egypt and Saudi Arabia will continue to transport all pilgrims selected by lottery to Mecca in the coming days, while the departure of pilgrims from Egypt to Medina was completed yesterday.