MINA, SAUDI ARABIA — Nigerian pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj under the Mashariq Al Dhahabia service provider were on Tuesday, June 4, served special take-along meal packages by Shurakha Alkhair Kitchen as they journeyed toward Mina for the key rites of the pilgrimage. The distribution, which took place under coordinated logistics and supervision, is part
RIYADH/MAKKAH, June 2025 — Saudi Arabia hosted 1,673,230 pilgrims during the 1446H Hajj season, the Kingdom’s authorities announced this week, underscoring the country’s logistical capacity to manage one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. According to data released by Haramain Info, international pilgrims made up the majority of attendees, with 1,506,576 pilgrims traveling from abroad.
Over 1.8 million Muslims from around the globe have converged in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to partake in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, marking a significant milestone in the annual Islamic event. This year’s pilgrimage saw the participation of approximately 1.8 million Muslims, including 52,000 Nigerians, who journeyed to the holy city to fulfill one of the
Makkah, Saudi Arabia — In a significant move to enhance pilgrim welfare during the Hajj, Saudi Arabian authorities have introduced movable shade structures at the plains of Arafat, a key ritual site, to provide heat protection for millions of Muslims expected to participate in the 2025 pilgrimage. The initiative, launched by the Saudi Ministry of
In the face of sweltering heat and soaring temperatures that have reached alarming levels in the holy city of Mecca, a Nigerian security personnel has drawn admiration and heartfelt gratitude from pilgrims after being seen offering soothing relief using a simple spray bottle. His act of compassion, captured in a widely shared moment, reveals not
With the first light of the Day of Arafah gracing the skies over the holy lands, a powerful spiritual rhythm has begun to echo across the tents of Mina, the plains of Arafah, and far beyond. The solemn chant of “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa
As the golden hues of dawn spread across the sacred plains of Arafah, the early arrivals among the pilgrims could be seen making their way in solemn reflection, their voices resonating with the chants of the Talbiyah: “Labbayka Allahumma Labbayk…” This spiritual atmosphere marks the commencement of the most significant rite of the Hajj pilgrimage,
Nigerian pilgrims participating in this year’s Hajj have expressed deep satisfaction with the quality of arrangements put in place at Mina, the symbolic city of tents, where key rites of the pilgrimage continue to unfold. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has received widespread commendation from the faithful for what many described as a
In a deeply moving display of faith and unity, waves of pilgrims, fondly referred to as the Guests of Allah, began their solemn arrival at Mount Arafat on Saturday, marking one of the most spiritually significant moments in the Islamic calendar. This sacred gathering, known as the Day of Arafat, stands at the very heart
As the annual Hajj pilgrimage reaches its peak in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi authorities have once again intensified aerial surveillance with the deployment of security helicopters to ensure the safety and smooth movement of millions of pilgrims. This airborne presence, a critical component of the Kingdom’s comprehensive security apparatus, underscores the government’s unwavering
