More than 600 Ugandan Muslims have embarked on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant religious milestone for the East African nation. The pilgrims gathered at Entebbe International Airport in the early hours of Thursday, May 29, 2025, accompanied by family members who came to bid them farewell. This year’s pilgrimage
Authorities responsible for security during the annual Hajj pilgrimage have intensified enforcement of permit regulations to ensure the safety and orderly movement of pilgrims. The measure comes amid growing concerns over crowd control and the prevention of unauthorized access to key ritual sites. Security operatives, including Saudi police and Hajj supervisors, have been closely monitoring
In a remarkable display of honesty and integrity, a Nigerian pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Zainab, has returned the sum of $5,000 she found at the revered Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to its rightful owner—a fellow pilgrim from Russia. The incident, which occurred during a prayer session at the Grand Mosque, has drawn
In a proactive move to ensure the health and safety of millions of Muslim faithful expected to perform the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that its emergency health assistance service, known as the 937 hotline, will provide round-the-clock medical support in seven major international languages. This is in line with
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has introduced the Makkah Route Initiative, a strategic program designed to ease the pilgrimage process and improve the overall Hajj experience for foreign pilgrims. The initiative enables pilgrims to complete essential immigration, customs, and health formalities in their home countries before arriving in Saudi Arabia, significantly reducing wait times upon
In a move aimed at easing the travel experience for Nigerian pilgrims, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Alkauthar Travels and Tours Limited, Hajiya Rabiatu Umar, has taken proactive steps to ensure the timely collection of NUSUK cards for pilgrims under her agency in Madina. The NUSUK card, an essential identification and access
