In a landmark stride towards the digital transformation of Islam’s holiest site, the Grand Mosque’s new Smart Engineering Command & Control Centre has officially commenced operations. Developed through a collaboration between Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Royal Commission for Makkah City, and several tech partners, the launch marks a major upgrade
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals each to the 3,200 pilgrims from the state currently performing the 2025 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The donation, which amounts to a total of 3.2 million Riyals, approximately ₦1.44 billion in Nigerian currency, was announced during the governor’s official visit to
The 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has recorded the lowest number of participants in three decades, excluding the COVID-19 years, as a combination of economic challenges, extreme heat, and stringent entry regulations significantly impacted attendance. According to official data released by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Friday, a total of 1,673,230 pilgrims completed the
In a solemn and historic event marking the start of the new Islamic year 1447 AH, the Deputy Emir of Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, acting on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, officially handed over the new Kiswa, the revered black cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba, to
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially finalized and released the stoning schedules for the Days of Tashreeq, as part of efforts to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Hajj rites for millions of pilgrims currently in the Kingdom. The stoning ritual (Ramy al-Jamarat), a key part of the Hajj pilgrimage, involves
Representatives of the catering contractor under Mashariq Al Dhahabia Company for Pilgrims Services have paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian state officials currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj exercise. The visit was aimed at evaluating the quality and efficiency of meal services being provided to Nigerian pilgrims and to ensure that their dietary needs
On the fourth day of Hajj, Nigerian pilgrims, alongside nearly two million Muslims worldwide, continued the symbolic stoning of the devil at the Jamarat complex in Mina, Saudi Arabia. This ritual, known as “Ramy al-Jamarat,” is a pivotal act of the annual pilgrimage, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) rejection of Satan’s temptations as he prepared to
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – June 6, 2025 Muslim pilgrims from across the world performed the four major rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage on Friday in a calm and spiritually uplifting atmosphere, marking one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. The day began with the symbolic “Stoning of the Devil” ritual at Mina, where
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – June 5, 202In a remarkable display of devotion and endurance, three Spanish pilgrims undertaking the 2025 Hajj journey arrived in Makkah on horseback, having travelled thousands of kilometers along a historic route last used over five centuries ago. The trio embarked on the challenging expedition from their homeland in Spain, tracing
MOUNT ARAFAH, SAUDI ARABIA – June 6, 2025 As the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage reached its spiritual peak, hundreds of Muslim faithful from Lagos State joined millions of others from around the world at the sacred plains of Arafah, where they fervently prayed for peace, prosperity, and divine guidance for both Lagos State and Nigeria. Dressed
