As part of Saudi Arabia’s continuous efforts to elevate the experience of pilgrims during Hajj, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah is spearheading a robust training initiative targeting thousands of personnel across key sectors. The program, which aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision
In a bid to spiritually prepare its pilgrims for the forthcoming Days of Tashreeq, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has organized a series of preaching sessions in Makkah. These sessions aim to deepen the pilgrims’ understanding of the Hajj rites and ensure they are well-equipped for the significant rituals ahead. The
More than 600 Ugandan Muslims have embarked on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant religious milestone for the East African nation. The pilgrims gathered at Entebbe International Airport in the early hours of Thursday, May 29, 2025, accompanied by family members who came to bid them farewell. This year’s pilgrimage
The inaugural group of pilgrims invited by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has arrived in the holy city of Mecca ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This distinguished delegation comprises 305 individuals from 33 countries, marking the beginning of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj. According to Abdullah Al Anzi,
As of Thursday, May 29, 2025, approximately 14,000 Syrian pilgrims have safely arrived in Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage, with no emergencies reported, according to Muhammad Nour Araj, Director General of Hajj and Umrah. Araj stated that the arrival of pilgrims will continue until June 2, 2025, with a total of 22,500 Syrian pilgrims expected
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The final flight, UMZ3440, departed Abuja at 11:38 PM on Wednesday, May 28, carrying 22 pilgrims and 231 officials, including NAHCON Chairman Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International
Authorities responsible for security during the annual Hajj pilgrimage have intensified enforcement of permit regulations to ensure the safety and orderly movement of pilgrims. The measure comes amid growing concerns over crowd control and the prevention of unauthorized access to key ritual sites. Security operatives, including Saudi police and Hajj supervisors, have been closely monitoring
In a remarkable display of honesty and integrity, a Nigerian pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Zainab, has returned the sum of $5,000 she found at the revered Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to its rightful owner—a fellow pilgrim from Russia. The incident, which occurred during a prayer session at the Grand Mosque, has drawn
Authorities responsible for security during the annual Hajj pilgrimage have intensified enforcement of permit regulations to ensure the safety and orderly movement of pilgrims. The measure comes amid growing concerns over crowd control and the prevention of unauthorized access to key ritual sites. Security operatives, including Saudi police and Hajj supervisors, have been closely monitoring
In a renewed effort to ensure the safety of millions of Muslim pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, Saudi Arabian authorities have officially banned the use of cooking gas cylinders in the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat. The General Directorate of Civil Defense announced that the restriction—effective from the first day of Dhul-Hijjah
