The statement said 63,437 pilgrims were treated at primary health care centers, 22,481 in hospitals as outpatients, and 13,524 at emergency sections.

On Thursday, 19,573 pilgrims sought medical attention, a 19 percent increase compared to the same day last year, according to the ministry. Ministry spokesman Khalid Al-Marghalani said these pilgrims were suffering from normal health disorders that could occur at any gathering.