Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and a spiritual obligation for all Muslims who are physically and financially able, is a journey unlike any other. Held in the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah, it draws millions of believers from all corners of the world to the sacred land of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In what many are describing as a story of divine intervention and unshakable faith, a Libyan man, Amir Mansuri Al Gaddafi, has arrived safely in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage—despite missing his flight twice under extraordinary circumstances. Al Gaddafi, a low-income citizen from Libya’s southern region, was among those selected under the government’s
In response to the intense heat affecting pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj exercise, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has issued instructions for the Haramain imams to shorten the Friday khutbahs and prayers. The directive limits the duration of sermons and prayers to a maximum of 15 minutes. Additionally,
A 65-year-old Nigerian pilgrim was successfully resuscitated by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest and respiratory failure inside the Miqat Mosque in Madinah during the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The prompt intervention by SRCA medical personnel at the mosque ensured the pilgrim was stabilized and transported to a nearby
Saudi authorities have officially confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH tonight. As a result, the Day of ‘Arafah will fall on Thursday, June 5, 2025, and Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025. With this announcement, the global Muslim community ushers in the
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has formally joined the national celebration of Children’s Day 2025, issuing a powerful and reflective message centered on this year’s theme, “Little Footsteps, Big Future.” The Society used the occasion to underline its enduring commitment to the growth, wellbeing, and empowerment of children across Nigeria and beyond. In its commemorative message,
As the Islamic lunar year draws to a close, anticipation mounts across the Muslim world with eyes fixed on the heavens, awaiting the appearance of a slender crescent moon. This is no ordinary celestial event—it marks the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar, and signals the arrival of
The Chairman of the Central Council of Muslims in Germany, Abdassamad El Yazidi, has called on non-Muslims across the world to actively participate in efforts to combat Islamophobia, stating that the responsibility to fight religious hatred and discrimination should not rest solely on Muslims. Speaking at a global conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan, El Yazidi
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the welfare and safety of Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Muhammad Ahmad Musa, and issued from Makkah, the assurance was made during a strategic
In a proactive step to improve the pilgrimage experience for Nigerians, the Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah recently engaged in an interactive session with key Nigerian stakeholders, including the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and two major service providers involved in the Hajj operations. The meeting, aimed at enhancing the planning and
