As the 2025 Hajj season reaches its peak, pilgrims from Ogun State have been charged to approach the forthcoming spiritual exercises with utmost dedication, discipline, and reverence. The sacred rites are scheduled to begin on the 8th day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on the Gregorian calendar. This admonition
The Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services (PRSILS) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abubakar Yagawal, together with members of the commission’s board, conducted a crucial inspection of the NAHCON clinic in Madinah. The visit was aimed at evaluating the clinic’s readiness to provide essential healthcare services to Nigerian
Mashariq Al Dhahabia recently convened an important operational meeting with executives from various Nigerian State Pilgrims Welfare Boards to strategically plan the logistics for the movement and feeding of pilgrims during the Masha’ir rites of the Hajj pilgrimage. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth coordination and efficient management of thousands of Nigerian pilgrims as they
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The final flight, UMZ3440, departed Abuja at 11:38 PM on Wednesday, May 28, carrying 22 pilgrims and 231 officials, including NAHCON Chairman Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has introduced the Makkah Route Initiative, a strategic program designed to ease the pilgrimage process and improve the overall Hajj experience for foreign pilgrims. The initiative enables pilgrims to complete essential immigration, customs, and health formalities in their home countries before arriving in Saudi Arabia, significantly reducing wait times upon
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
Approximately 60,000 Ghanaian pilgrims embarked on the sacred journey to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj season. Tragically, during the pilgrimage, two of these pilgrims lost their lives in Mecca. Additionally, five other pilgrims were sent back to Ghana due to complications related to their visas. The Head of Corporate Affairs at the Hajj Taskforce,
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
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
