News Report for KIIN360: As preparations heighten across the Muslim world for the sacred season of Hajj and the upcoming Eid Al-Adha celebration, the United Arab Emirates has officially called on the public to participate in the sighting of the Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent on the evening of Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This important exercise will
In a compelling demonstration of Saudi Arabia’s medical preparedness for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, a 65-year-old Nigerian pilgrim was miraculously brought back to life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at the Miqat Mosque in Madinah. The life-saving operation was carried out by emergency personnel from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA), whose prompt and
In a significant step towards improving the digital experience of pilgrims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that all worshipers performing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage corresponding to the Islamic year 1446 AH will be granted free access to high speed internet at all major holy locations, including the revered Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and
In a rare and heartfelt act of generosity, Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has fully sponsored 47 Muslim clerics from economically disadvantaged areas of the city on a life-changing journey to perform Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. The group of imams departed from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday morning, embarking on what is
As the Islamic year draws to a close, Muslims across the world turn their hearts toward one of the holiest and most spiritually charged months on the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah. Recognised as the twelfth and final month of the Hijri year, Dhul Hijjah carries a weight of significance unmatched by most others, as it
In a move aimed at strengthening collaboration and fine-tuning operational strategies for the successful execution of the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Deputy Coordinator of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Makkah Office, Mr. Alidu Shutti, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Deputy Consul General at the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah, Kingdom
In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has officially named Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid to lead the annual Day of Arafah sermon. The revered Islamic scholar is expected to address millions of worshippers at the historic
Saudi Arabia has stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post made on Monday, May 26, 2025, via his Facebook page. He said the Saudi government had granted him a visa to enter the country for Hajj, but
Saudi Arabia has received a total of 890,883 international pilgrims as of the end of Friday for the 1446H Hajj season, according to the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). The steady influx of pilgrims through airports, land borders, and seaports underscores the Kingdom’s robust preparations for the annual pilgrimage. Of the total, 846,415 pilgrims arrived
Dr. Jibril Salaudeen, Director of Executive Education and Consulting at Nungu Business School, has called on Nigerians to prioritize entrepreneurship and investment, noting that 70 percent of wealthy individuals globally are not salaried workers. Speaking as Guest Speaker at the 2025 Zakat Disbursement Ceremony of the Lekki Muslim Ummah (LEMU), held at the Lekki Central
