# Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims

https://mins.news/en/item/100414

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-14 20:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/houthi-attacks-disrupt-travel-plans-for-mecca-pilgrims?traffic_source=rss

> Muslim pilgrims travelling to Mecca for Umrah are facing disruptions after Houthi attacks targeted Saudi Arabia. Five Saudi airports have been hit in recent days, and flight cancellations have forced some travellers to reroute through neighbouring Gulf countries.

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