Egypt has announced that it will officially end all Hajj pilgrimages by road beginning with the 2026 season, following recent policy changes by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that bar foreign buses from operating within its territory during the annual religious exercise. The decision, confirmed by Egyptian authorities and reported in multiple national dailies, marks
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed that the official announcement of the 2026 Hajj fare is expected soon, as the Commission awaits final approval from relevant authorities. Speaking on the development, a top official of the Commission urged all Nigerian intending pilgrims to commence their registration process without delay, stressing that early
The Kwara State Government has launched an investigation into a foreign currency scam that defrauded several state pilgrims during the 2024 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, even as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stepped in to refund the victims. The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday by its Executive
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced the repatriation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, with 1,310 pilgrims already airlifted back to various states across the country. NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, Shafii Mohammed, confirmed that four flights have successfully completed their return journeys, marking the start of the nationwide effort to bring
Bauchi, Nigeria June 13, 2025The first batch of Nigerian pilgrims from Bauchi State has returned safely from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after completing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, in the early hours of Friday to a warm reception by state officials, family members,
Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ibrahim Modibbo, has called for enhanced coordination and synergy among all stakeholders involved in Nigeria’s Hajj operations to further improve the experience of pilgrims in future exercises. Speaking in the aftermath of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, Dr. Modibbo acknowledged the progress made in this year’s operations but emphasized
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has expressed immense satisfaction over the successful execution of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, commending all stakeholders for their coordination and commitment. In a post-Hajj briefing, Prof. Usman described the 2025 operations as one of the most well-organized and seamless pilgrimages in
The Saudi Arabian authorities have honoured 420,000 workers who contributed to the success of the 2025 Hajj operations with certificates of appreciation, recognizing their dedication and service during the annual pilgrimage. The workers, drawn from various sectors, including healthcare, security, logistics, sanitation, and hospitality, played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a strict advisory to all Hajj pilgrims, urging them to leave the Kingdom before the expiration of their Hajj visas. In a public announcement on Tuesday, the ministry emphasized that overstaying the Hajj visa violates Saudi Arabia’s immigration laws and could result in penalties, deportation, or
Taif, Saudi Arabia – June 11, 2025 – In a gesture of goodwill and religious devotion, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has commenced the distribution of special gifts from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to departing pilgrims at the Taif International Airport. The symbolic
