Katsina — The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has briefed the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on the series of bold and people‑focused reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the management of Hajj operations since assuming office.During the
Makkah — The Makkah Chamber of Commerce recently received His Excellency Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, in a gathering with the city’s entrepreneurial community to deepen cooperation aimed at improving services for the Guests of Allah. Dr. Mashat used the meeting as an opportunity to engage business owners, innovators
In a renewed effort to bolster the effectiveness of the Hajj Savings Scheme and ensure a smoother registration experience for prospective pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has held a strategic meeting with TAJBank Limited, the financial institution managing the scheme’s dedicated portal. The meeting, which took place earlier this week, was convened
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a stern warning to intending pilgrims, reiterating that only individuals with an officially issued Hajj visa will be allowed entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 pilgrimage. The Commission emphasized that any Nigerian caught attempting to perform Hajj with an invalid visa—such as
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has strongly denied recent reports suggesting that unresolved financial matters from the 2025 Hajj exercise are stalling preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage. In a statement made available to journalists, the Commission clarified that contrary to speculations, the process of reconciling accounts for the recently concluded 2025 Hajj is
MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA — After enduring a prolonged period of ill health, respected Islamic scholar and prominent Imam of Masjid al-Haram, Sheikh Dr. Faisal Ghazzawi, has successfully recovered and is now preparing to resume his revered duties at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Sources within the administration of the Two Holy Mosques confirmed over the
Doha, Qatar | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Muslim leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world have called for urgent collective action to counter what they described as Israel’s “treacherous” aggression and expansionist ambitions. The call was made at the ongoing Arab–Islamic Summit in Doha, Qatar, convened in response to last week’s Israeli airstrike on
As thousands of faithful Muslims continue to journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah to perform Umrah, Saudi authorities and religious bodies have issued fresh advisories urging all pilgrims—referred to with honour as Guests of Allah—to abide by essential guidelines that ensure their pilgrimage is carried out with ease, dignity, and spiritual fulfilment.
Datford, UK – Yesterday, Mr. Jim Dickson, Member of Parliament for Datford, paid a significant courtesy visit to the Datford branch of NASFAT at their Asalatu session 14th of September. He was welcomed by the Zonal missioner Alhaji chairman and members, the branch council of elders, Branch executive council and other stakeholders and was shown
The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, His Excellency Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, has successfully concluded an official diplomatic mission to the Republic of Türkiye, marking a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between both nations on matters concerning the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The visit, which featured high-level engagements and strategic discussions, underscored the
