In what continues to pose a significant challenge for the world’s most populous Muslim nation, millions of Indonesian Muslims may have to wait up to four decades before they can perform the Hajj pilgrimage, despite Indonesia holding the largest official Hajj quota globally. This development was brought into sharp focus by Yahya Cholil Staquf, the
In a remarkable celebration of tea culture, a Saudi Arabian man has established what is widely regarded as the first museum in the Arab world solely dedicated to the heritage and global journey of tea. Located in the thriving city of Al Khobar in the Eastern Province, the museum is the lifelong vision of Wael
In a massive enforcement operation aimed at preserving order and safety during this year’s Hajj, Saudi authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without valid permits from entering the holy city of Mecca. This development comes as the Kingdom intensifies its crackdown on illegal attempts to participate in the sacred Islamic pilgrimage, which is expected
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – In preparation for the 2025 Hajj season, Saudi authorities have deployed 18 advanced weather monitoring stations across Makkah and the Holy Sites, including Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, to ensure the safety and comfort of millions of pilgrims. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), is part of a
Mina, Saudi Arabia – In a strategic move to improve the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj, Saudi-based service provider IKRAM ELDAIF has rolled out upgraded facilities, including modernized tents and improved sanitation systems, across key Hajj sites such as Mina and Arafat. The upgraded infrastructure is tailored to enhance comfort and safety
As part of preparations ahead of the Arafat rites, the Special Committee appointed by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, alongside the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu Abubakar, has conducted an inspection of the tents allocated to Kaduna pilgrims in Mina and Arafat. The delegation assessed the quality, accessibility,
A 75-year-old Nigerian pilgrim, Hajia Adizatu Dazumi, from Jattu Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, has passed away in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, shortly after completing the sacred Tawaaf rite during the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Her death was confirmed by the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. According to official statements
As the 2025 Hajj season reaches its peak, pilgrims from Ogun State have been charged to approach the forthcoming spiritual exercises with utmost dedication, discipline, and reverence. The sacred rites are scheduled to begin on the 8th day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on the Gregorian calendar. This admonition
The Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services (PRSILS) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abubakar Yagawal, together with members of the commission’s board, conducted a crucial inspection of the NAHCON clinic in Madinah. The visit was aimed at evaluating the clinic’s readiness to provide essential healthcare services to Nigerian
Mashariq Al Dhahabia recently convened an important operational meeting with executives from various Nigerian State Pilgrims Welfare Boards to strategically plan the logistics for the movement and feeding of pilgrims during the Masha’ir rites of the Hajj pilgrimage. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth coordination and efficient management of thousands of Nigerian pilgrims as they
