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 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has recorded the lowest number of participants in three decades, excluding the COVID-19 years, as a combination of economic challenges, extreme heat, and stringent entry regulations significantly impacted attendance. According to official data released by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Friday, a total of 1,673,230 pilgrims completed the
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially declared that the sacred Hajj pilgrimage for this year will commence on Tuesday, June 4, following the sighting of the crescent moon which signifies the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The announcement was made during a press briefing
Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and a spiritual obligation for all Muslims who are physically and financially able, is a journey unlike any other. Held in the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah, it draws millions of believers from all corners of the world to the sacred land of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As millions of Muslims prepare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage this June, meteorologists are raising serious alarms about the harsh weather conditions forecasted for this year’s spiritual journey. Experts warn that Hajj 2025 could go down in history as one of the hottest ever recorded, with real-feel temperatures projected to exceed a sweltering 50 degrees
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced the closure of the registration process for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement issued by the Commission on Monday, it was confirmed that all available slots for Nigerian pilgrims have been filled, and no further registration will be accepted. NAHCON directed all individuals who
