In a significant development aimed at enhancing healthcare services for Hajj 2025 pilgrims, the Madinah Health Cluster has unveiled a newly designated dialysis hall at the Kidney Center within King Fahd Hospital. This dedicated facility is specifically designed to cater to pilgrims suffering from kidney-related ailments, ensuring they can perform their religious rites with minimal
In what can only be described as an extraordinary display of faith, resilience, and personal conviction, a 26-year-old Belgian Muslim, Anas Al Razqi, has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after cycling more than 7,000 kilometres across 13 countries to fulfill his long-cherished dream of performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Commencing his solo journey at
In a move set to revolutionize the pilgrimage experience, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled a cutting-edge initiative allowing international Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to activate eSIM cards seamlessly upon arrival. This strategic development is part of a broader digital transformation effort led by the Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership
Osogbo, Nigeria – Fountain University, Osogbo, will on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, hold the latest edition of its annual Siyan Oyeweso Cultural Day, an event that has become a fixture on the university’s academic calendar. Organised by the College of Arts and Education, the event will take place at the Eti-Osa Lecture Theatre on campus,
The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has appealed for calm among Muslims in the state and called for the strengthening of institutional mechanisms to address issues affecting the Muslim community and foster peaceful coexistence. In a statement issued by the council’s Secretary-General, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde, the OMC expressed deep concern over recent developments that have
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that more than 77 percent of the total number of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise have already been successfully airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the commission’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara, who praised the smooth
Former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has reaffirmed the transformative power of Zakat in addressing poverty and empowering communities, calling for strategic reforms in its administration across the country. Speaking at the 2025/1446AH Zakat Distribution Ceremony of The Companion in Lagos, where over N119 million was disbursed
Associate Professor of Islamic Modern Development and Director of the Centre for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue at Bayero University Kano (BUK), Dr. Taufiq Abubakar Hussaini, has called on Nigerians to harness the timeless values of Islamic civilization and interfaith dialogue as tools for addressing the growing socio-economic and security challenges, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) Nigeria has launched a blistering condemnation of Sahara Reporters, accusing the platform of publishing a fabricated and highly dangerous story falsely claiming that a young woman in Zamfara State was to be executed under Shari’ah law for converting to Christianity. In what it described as a “deliberate act of
ABUJA — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially inaugurated the National Media Team for the 2025 Hajj exercise, marking a critical step in strengthening information dissemination and real-time reportage during this year’s pilgrimage. The inauguration, which took place at NAHCON headquarters in Abuja on Monday, brought together seasoned journalists from various reputable
