In response to the intense heat affecting pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj exercise, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has issued instructions for the Haramain imams to shorten the Friday khutbahs and prayers. The directive limits the duration of sermons and prayers to a maximum of 15 minutes. Additionally,
A 65-year-old Nigerian pilgrim was successfully resuscitated by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest and respiratory failure inside the Miqat Mosque in Madinah during the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The prompt intervention by SRCA medical personnel at the mosque ensured the pilgrim was stabilized and transported to a nearby
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Muhammad Ahmad Musa, and issued from Makkah, the assurance was made during a strategic
In a proactive step to improve the pilgrimage experience for Nigerians, the Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah recently engaged in an interactive session with key Nigerian stakeholders, including the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and two major service providers involved in the Hajj operations. The meeting, aimed at enhancing the planning and
In a compelling demonstration of Saudi Arabia’s medical preparedness for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, a 65-year-old Nigerian pilgrim was miraculously brought back to life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at the Miqat Mosque in Madinah. The life-saving operation was carried out by emergency personnel from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA), whose prompt and
In a significant step towards improving the digital experience of pilgrims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that all worshipers performing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage corresponding to the Islamic year 1446 AH will be granted free access to high speed internet at all major holy locations, including the revered Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and
As part of intensified preparations to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj exercise, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, has announced the deployment of 11 specialized air evacuation aircraft to handle emergency medical cases. Speaking during a media briefing on the Kingdom’s comprehensive Hajj health strategy, Minister Al-Jalajel revealed
In a rare and heartfelt act of generosity, Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has fully sponsored 47 Muslim clerics from economically disadvantaged areas of the city on a life-changing journey to perform Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. The group of imams departed from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday morning, embarking on what is
In a move aimed at strengthening collaboration and fine-tuning operational strategies for the successful execution of the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Deputy Coordinator of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Makkah Office, Mr. Alidu Shutti, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Deputy Consul General at the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah, Kingdom
In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has officially named Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid to lead the annual Day of Arafah sermon. The revered Islamic scholar is expected to address millions of worshippers at the historic
