ahmadiyya is a small persecuted islamic cult in saudi arabia. there are "no accurate figures" for the number of ahmadi in saudi arabia. ahmadis are officially banned from entering the country and are barred from performing the pilgrimage to mecca. this has led to criticisms from multiple human rights organizations. they are primarily foreign workers from india and pakistan and some from other countries. an increasing number of saudi citizens identify as ahmadis. since the ahmadiyya faith is banned in the country, there are no ahmadi mosques. ahmadis generally gather together in private properties for their daily prayers, thereby limiting exposure to the local authorities.