Saudi Arabian Hajj security forces have arrested a Ghanaian resident for attempting to transport four expatriate women to Mecca in violation of Hajj regulations. The arrest occurred as part of ongoing efforts to enforce strict pilgrimage guidelines and prevent unauthorized access to the holy sites during the 2025 Hajj season .Gulf News The Ghanaian national
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today, Monday, May 5, 2025, inaugurated its Central Security Committee as part of preparations for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The ceremony took place at the Hajj House in Abuja, with the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, leading the event alongside his Commissioners and management staff. The
In a major step towards enhancing the experience of millions of Muslim pilgrims expected for this year’s Hajj, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ramped up housing capacity in the holy city of Mecca to accommodate up to 1.8 million people. This move comes as the first wave of international pilgrims begins to touch down
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has officially received the first batch of Bangladeshi pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj season. This group, comprising over 400 individuals, arrived in Saudi Arabia to undertake the sacred pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah.​ Upon arrival, the pilgrims were warmly welcomed by Saudi officials and representatives from the Bangladeshi consulate.
Madinah’s Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport has officially welcomed the first batch of Indian pilgrims arriving for Hajj 2025. The group, comprising over 400 pilgrims, touched down on a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight, marking the commencement of the annual pilgrimage season. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were greeted by officials from the Saudi Ministry of
In a landmark development aimed at promoting greater inclusivity, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that the Arafat Khutbah during Hajj 2025 will be translated live into 20 languages. The initiative, which significantly expands on previous efforts, is designed to ensure that millions of pilgrims from across the
Saudi Arabia is set to usher in the commencement of the 2025 Hajj season with the arrival of the first international pilgrims on Monday, April 28. This inaugural flight, carrying pilgrims from South Africa, marks the formal launch of the pilgrimage season for the year 1446H, as the Kingdom begins to welcome Muslims from across
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has secured quality accommodation in Makkah for intending pilgrims from the state ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. This development comes as part of the state government’s proactive efforts to ensure a comfortable and spiritually fulfilling experience for all pilgrims under its care. This was disclosed on Tuesday by
Hajj 2025 flight operations are officially scheduled to commence on April 29, with thousands of pilgrims from around the world, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India, set to begin their sacred journey to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has mandated strict adherence to the flight schedule, ensuring smooth arrivals and departures throughout the season.
In preparation for the 2025 pilgrimage, the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed Prince Adebayo Apelogun, National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), as the Amirul Hajj. He will lead a 14-member ad-hoc welfare committee tasked with ensuring the safety and comfort of pilgrims
