# Thousands of Indian pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks disrupt flights

https://mins.news/en/item/112150

- DW, 2026-10-23 04:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/india-news-thousands-of-indian-pilgrims-stranded-in-saudi-arabia-as-houthi-attacks-disrupt-flights-government-facilitating-return/live-79738437?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Houthi attacks on airport infrastructure have disrupted flights in Saudi Arabia, leaving Indian Muslim pilgrims stranded. India says its embassy and consulate are coordinating with airlines and tour operators to arrange their return. Around 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims returned on available flights over the past week.

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