As the countdown to the 2025 Hajj intensifies, Saudi Arabian authorities have issued a strong warning concerning extreme weather conditions anticipated during this year’s pilgrimage. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the Kingdom has forecasted scorching daytime temperatures ranging from 40°C to a blistering 47°C, marking what could be one of the hottest Hajj
In a groundbreaking move that underscores Saudi Arabia’s deepening commitment to digital innovation and global Islamic unity, the Kingdom has announced that the revered Arafat Sermon during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage will be translated and broadcast live in 35 different languages. This monumental effort is designed to ensure that over five million Muslims from diverse
With the annual Hajj pilgrimage set to begin early next month, Saudi Arabia’s health authorities have issued a crucial advisory, urging all pilgrims to carry and consistently use umbrellas as a shield against the rising heat. This directive, coming from the Saudi Ministry of Health, is part of a broader strategy aimed at mitigating the
In a significant move to ensure the safety and well-being of millions of faithful journeying to the Holy Land for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched an extensive Health Awareness Kit. This initiative, driven by the Saudi Ministry of Health, is part of the broader Health Sector Transformation Program and
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
