In preparation for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced the commencement of applications for Hajj licenses and operational slots for eligible travel agencies across the country. The commission made this known via an official public notice, signaling the formal kickoff of its regulatory process for private tour
In a symbolic conclusion to Nigeria’s 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially wrapped up its return operations with the arrival of the final pilgrim, Musa Adamu from Ondo State, at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. The concluding return flight was received on behalf of the NAHCON
In what appears to be a strategic move aimed at enhancing efficiency and operational effectiveness, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved a slight reorganisation within its workforce. This development comes on the heels of the Board’s 14th statutory meeting, which held between August 26 and 27, 2025, in Abuja. According to reliable
September 4, 2025 | Gombe, Nigeria Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on Muslims across the country to use the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud to reflect on and emulate the noble virtues of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in their daily lives. In a goodwill message marking the celebration of the Prophet’s birth,
September 4, 2025 | Mecca, Saudi Arabia The Imams of the two holiest mosques in Islam — the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina — have declared that the celebration of Mawlid, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is an innovation without basis in Islam. Delivering their sermons
By Adamu Adamu ( Former Minister of Education) “On the occasion of the 1500th birthday of the Holy Prophet [SAW], I send my sincere, heartfelt congratulations to the entirety of mankind and to all the order of being for whom his coming [SAW] is a mercy. And mustn’t we rejoice at the coming of Allah’s
As part of early preparations for the upcoming Hajj season (1447 Hijri), the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially commenced a series of strategic meetings with officials from Hajj Affairs Offices representing countries that contribute the highest number of pilgrims annually. This initiative signals the Kingdom’s proactive approach to ensuring a seamless
In a renewed effort to ensure smooth movement and ease of performing rituals within the sacred premises of the Two Holy Mosques, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued an important advisory to all pilgrims, urging them to strictly adhere to established guidelines during their pilgrimage. According to a public awareness notice made
In a monumental move aimed at preserving Islamic heritage and enhancing the experience of pilgrims, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has initiated a grand expansion and redevelopment project around the historic Quba Mosque in Madinah. This initiative, which forms part of the broader efforts to enrich religious
Nestled in the southern precincts of Madinah, the historic Quba Mosque continues to attract millions of Muslims from across the globe, standing as a timeless symbol of devotion, sacrifice, and the blessed legacy of the Prophet Muhammad ï·º. Recognised as the first mosque ever built in the history of Islam, this revered site holds a
