Makkah, June 10, 2025 – As the 1447H Umrah season officially begins, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full preparedness to deliver a seamless, secure, and spiritually fulfilling experience for millions of pilgrims expected in the coming months. During an official review
Authorities at the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Masjid Al-Nabawi have officially received the first group of pilgrims arriving from Makkah after completing this year’s Hajj rites. The reception, which took place at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, marks a significant spiritual transition for the pilgrims, as they continue their sacred journey with visits to
Madinah, June 10, 2025 – The first set of outbound flights carrying pilgrims who have completed the 1446H Hajj pilgrimage departed from Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah today, with Bahrain and Oman as the initial destinations. According to Saudi authorities, the pilgrims had fulfilled all major rites of Hajj, including the symbolic
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – June 10, 2025 – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded its Post-Arafat Stakeholders’ Meeting in Makkah, with key resolutions aimed at improving future Hajj operations and enhancing the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims. The meeting, which brought together critical players in the 2025 Hajj exercise — including State
As the curtains fall on the 2025 Hajj exercise, it is only fitting to publicly commend the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for its remarkable coordination, logistics planning, and unwavering dedication throughout the Mashair phase of this year’s pilgrimage. For many Nigerian pilgrims, the Mashair — the most physically demanding and spiritually significant portion
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that formal preparations for the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season commenced as early as the 25th of Ramadan 1446 AH, aligning with April 4, 2025 in the Gregorian calendar. This early start signals the Kingdom’s intent to build on recent pilgrimage reforms and streamline services for
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has formally launched preparations for the 2026/1447 Islamic year Hajj pilgrimage, signaling Nigeria’s renewed commitment to the global pilgrimage community. This announcement was made during a solemn closing ceremony marking the end of the 2025 Hajj operations, where NAHCON joined other participating nations in formally concluding the sacred
The Ogun State Muslim Council has showered praise on the state’s Amir ul‑Hajj, Prince Adebayo Apelogun, for graciously providing supplementary cash gifts to pilgrims and bolstering their welfare during the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a heartfelt statement, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde, the Council’s Secretary-General, commended the Amir-ul-Hajj and Governor Dapo Abiodun for stepping in to cover the
The 2025 Hajj pilgrimage officially came to a close on Sunday, June 8, as the last group of pilgrims bid farewell to Mina and made their final journey back to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform the “Tawaf al-Wadaa”, the farewell circumambulation, marking the end of this year’s spiritual journey. Pilgrims from across the
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a directive advising all Hajj affairs offices to discourage pilgrims from attending prayers at Al‑Masjid al‑Haram between the 12th and 13th of Zul Hijjah 1446H. Instead, pilgrims are encouraged to perform their prayers at their accommodations or nearby mosques. The official guidance stems from a social-media
