Islamic scholars from Nigeria and Egypt’s Al-Azhar University came together this week in Abuja for the country’s first national Qur’anic Recitation Competition, held in honour of the late Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji, a respected figure in Nigeria’s Muslim community. The event, hosted by Senator Basheer Lado, Special Assistant to the President on Senate Matters, brought together
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially finalized and released the stoning schedules for the Days of Tashreeq, as part of efforts to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Hajj rites for millions of pilgrims currently in the Kingdom. The stoning ritual (Ramy al-Jamarat), a key part of the Hajj pilgrimage, involves
Representatives of the catering contractor under Mashariq Al Dhahabia Company for Pilgrims Services have paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian state officials currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj exercise. The visit was aimed at evaluating the quality and efficiency of meal services being provided to Nigerian pilgrims and to ensure that their dietary needs
On the fourth day of Hajj, Nigerian pilgrims, alongside nearly two million Muslims worldwide, continued the symbolic stoning of the devil at the Jamarat complex in Mina, Saudi Arabia. This ritual, known as “Ramy al-Jamarat,” is a pivotal act of the annual pilgrimage, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) rejection of Satan’s temptations as he prepared to
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – June 6, 2025 Muslim pilgrims from across the world performed the four major rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage on Friday in a calm and spiritually uplifting atmosphere, marking one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. The day began with the symbolic “Stoning of the Devil” ritual at Mina, where
IBADAN – June 5, 2025 The Governor of Oyo State on Wednesday received Muslim leaders from across the state who paid him a courtesy visit following the Eid prayers, as part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Welcoming the delegation at the Government House, the Governor expressed his appreciation for the visit and commended the peaceful coexistence
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – June 5, 202In a remarkable display of devotion and endurance, three Spanish pilgrims undertaking the 2025 Hajj journey arrived in Makkah on horseback, having travelled thousands of kilometers along a historic route last used over five centuries ago. The trio embarked on the challenging expedition from their homeland in Spain, tracing
MINA, SAUDI ARABIA — Nigerian pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj under the Mashariq Al Dhahabia service provider were on Tuesday, June 4, served special take-along meal packages by Shurakha Alkhair Kitchen as they journeyed toward Mina for the key rites of the pilgrimage. The distribution, which took place under coordinated logistics and supervision, is part
RIYADH/MAKKAH, June 2025 — Saudi Arabia hosted 1,673,230 pilgrims during the 1446H Hajj season, the Kingdom’s authorities announced this week, underscoring the country’s logistical capacity to manage one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. According to data released by Haramain Info, international pilgrims made up the majority of attendees, with 1,506,576 pilgrims traveling from abroad.
Over 1.8 million Muslims from around the globe have converged in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to partake in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, marking a significant milestone in the annual Islamic event. This year’s pilgrimage saw the participation of approximately 1.8 million Muslims, including 52,000 Nigerians, who journeyed to the holy city to fulfill one of the
