In a groundbreaking move to enhance the spiritual experience of pilgrims journeying to the Holy Land, the Zad service—featured prominently on the widely used #NusukApp—has continued to distinguish itself as a trusted digital companion, offering comprehensive religious guidance and knowledge resources tailored to every stage of the pilgrimage. The service, which forms an integral part
In a bold step toward modernising pilgrimage financing, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in partnership with The Alternative Bank, has concluded arrangements to launch a user-friendly digital platform tailored for the Hajj Savings Scheme. The move is aimed at enhancing transparency, ease of access, and real-time financial management for prospective pilgrims across the
President Sheikh Dr. Abdur Rahman As‑Sudais, esteemed for his profound Quranic recitations and leadership of prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, will grace the pulpit as Khateeb for Jumu’ah at Masjid Al‑Haram on Friday, 6 Rabiʽ al‑Awwal 1447 AH, which corresponds to 29 August 2025 in the Gregorian calendar In a rare and momentous delivery,
In a directive that has stirred conversation across Bauchi State, the Hisbah Commission has issued a prohibition on the presence of DJs and women at male-dominated social gatherings, citing concerns over morality and mixed-gender interaction. The commission has further forbidden the mingling of boys and girls at such events, and explicitly disallowed any dancing between
His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah preserve and protect him, has once again reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s enduring welcome to the Guests of the Merciful. In a statement that underscores both tradition and modern commitment, he reiterated that the doors of the Two Holy Mosques remain open wide to
The Pakistani government has officially shut down the registration process for the 2026 Hajj under its state-sponsored scheme, following an overwhelming rush of applications that filled the available quota in a record 17 days. The Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed that a total of 118,060 applications were received before the portal was closed, as the
In a move that could significantly alter the Hajj pilgrimage process for future generations, Indonesia’s House of Representatives is deliberating on a new legislative proposal that would allow children as young as nine years old to register for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. This development comes as part of efforts to address the country’s notoriously
His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has officially declared Monday, 25th August 2025, as the first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 After Hijrah (AH) in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made public on Saturday through a statement issued
In a deliberate effort to improve the Hajj experience for millions of pilgrims, NusukCare Centres across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been equipped with multilingual service personnel to cater to the diverse linguistic needs of the Guests of Allah. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that pilgrims from various parts of the world can
In a renewed drive towards enhancing the quality of Hajj operations in Nigeria, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has affirmed the Commission’s dedication to transparency, fairness, and collaborative governance. He made this known while addressing stakeholders in the Hajj ecosystem, emphasizing that
