| Title | The economic and social impact of Umrah on the city of Mecca |
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| URL | https://demo.sngine.com/blogs/229793/The-economic-and-social-impact-of-Umrah-on-the-city |
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| Category | Vacation and Travel --> Travel Tips |
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| Meta Keywords | Umrah, Mecca, UmrahPackages |
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| Meta Description | Mecca is the most prominent city in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Muslims view it as the holiest city because it is the birthplace of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). |
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| Owner | Rana Rehman |
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| Description |
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| The Umrah pilgrimage has a massive economic impact on the city of Mecca. According to the Saudi Ministry, almost 19 million Umrah pilgrims visit Mecca to perform a minor pilgrimage. This influx of pilgrims generated a revenue of around $12 billion for the Saudi Arabian economy. This revenue was generated from various sectors such as transportation, hospitality, retail, and food services. A short discussion about these sectors is below:
1. Hospitality sector
2. Transportation sector
3. Retail sector
4. Food services |
