In a heartwarming demonstration of honesty and moral uprightness, several Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have returned large sums of missing foreign currency, winning praise from officials, fellow pilgrims, and observers alike. The most recent incident involved Hajiya Zainab, a female pilgrim from Plateau State, who discovered a
As the 2025 Hajj season gathers momentum, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has announced that it has already provided more than 78,000 medical services to pilgrims arriving from across the globe. The figure underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the well-being and safety of all pilgrims participating in this year’s spiritual journey. According to
In a heartwarming blend of spirituality and culture, Mashariq Al Dhahabia, a key Hajj service provider in Saudi Arabia, organized a special historical reception for Nigerian pilgrims from Jigawa, Benue, and Yobe States under Service 205. The event, held in Makkah, aimed to revive the centuries-old tradition of how the people of Makkah used to
Sulaimon Olanrewaju Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds significant importance for Muslims. Here are some key points to note. Sacred month Dhul-Hijjah is one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which fighting is prohibited.love and charity are encouraged to be our brothers keeper so that our neighborhood
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
As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, officials from the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board have joined a high-level delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and representatives from other state boards to inspect tents and accommodation facilities in Muna and Arafah, two critical locations for the Hajj rites in the
As part of Saudi Arabia’s continuous efforts to elevate the experience of pilgrims during Hajj, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah is spearheading a robust training initiative targeting thousands of personnel across key sectors. The program, which aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision
In a bid to spiritually prepare its pilgrims for the forthcoming Days of Tashreeq, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has organized a series of preaching sessions in Makkah. These sessions aim to deepen the pilgrims’ understanding of the Hajj rites and ensure they are well-equipped for the significant rituals ahead. The
