Trade and Hajj Movement in Jeddah Seaport During 1922-1923 Documentary study

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the trade patterns in Jeddah port

during the year 1340- 1341 AH/ 1922- 1923 AD. The port was one of the

important ports on the Red Sea at that time. It received pilgrims and goods

coming by the sea to Mecca and its surroundings. It was the main port

of Mecca and was the end point of so many goods coming from various

countries to meet the needs of the region, and the surplus goods were

re- exported through it. Thus, Jeddah port was a busy port at that time

deserving such study. This paper used the British documents who monitored

the port. These documents provided detailed information about the number

of pilgrims, from where they are, where the goods come from, and the links

with other ports.