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
Saudi Arabia has stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post made on Monday, May 26, 2025, via his Facebook page. He said the Saudi government had granted him a visa to enter the country for Hajj, but
Saudi Arabia has received a total of 890,883 international pilgrims as of the end of Friday for the 1446H Hajj season, according to the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). The steady influx of pilgrims through airports, land borders, and seaports underscores the Kingdom’s robust preparations for the annual pilgrimage. Of the total, 846,415 pilgrims arrived
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is setting a new global benchmark as it prepares for Hajj 2025, the world’s largest annual pilgrimage. With millions of Muslims from every corner of the globe journeying to the holy cities of Mecca and Madinah, the Kingdom has launched its most ambitious operational rollout to date, a fusion of
Approximately 60,000 Ghanaian pilgrims embarked on the sacred journey to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj season. Tragically, during the pilgrimage, two of these pilgrims lost their lives in Mecca. Additionally, five other pilgrims were sent back to Ghana due to complications related to their visas. The Head of Corporate Affairs at the Hajj Taskforce,
A senior official of the Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has raised serious concerns over the alleged exploitation of Nigerian pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, citing cases where pilgrims are being charged excessively for routine services. Speaking in confidence to Hajj Reporters, the official revealed that some unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims are being
An official of a State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has raised concerns over a lack of critical information regarding the location of medical facilities for Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. The official, who spoke to Hajj Reporters under the condition of anonymity, expressed frustration and disbelief at the
In a significant development aimed at enhancing healthcare services for Hajj 2025 pilgrims, the Madinah Health Cluster has unveiled a newly designated dialysis hall at the Kidney Center within King Fahd Hospital. This dedicated facility is specifically designed to cater to pilgrims suffering from kidney-related ailments, ensuring they can perform their religious rites with minimal
In what can only be described as an extraordinary display of faith, resilience, and personal conviction, a 26-year-old Belgian Muslim, Anas Al Razqi, has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after cycling more than 7,000 kilometres across 13 countries to fulfill his long-cherished dream of performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Commencing his solo journey at
In a rare and remarkable feat of faith and endurance, five British Muslims have set sail on an extraordinary 7,400-kilometre journey from the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Departing London on April 1st, the group, none of whom had any prior sailing experience, has chosen to
