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
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
