After a quarter of a century filled with fervent prayers and unwavering faith, a 60-year-old Moroccan woman, Hajja Naima Nadeem, has finally seen her long-held dream of performing Hajj come to reality. For over 25 years, Hajja Naima consistently supplicated, hoping that her very first journey by air would be to the holy city of
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,
An official of a State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has raised concerns over a lack of critical information regarding the location of medical facilities for Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. The official, who spoke to Hajj Reporters under the condition of anonymity, expressed frustration and disbelief at the
In a bold stride toward blending faith with futuristic innovation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a new wave of technological advancements at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, including the launch of a second-generation artificial intelligence-powered robot designed to provide Islamic guidance. The latest development, which aligns with the kingdom’s ongoing digital transformation agenda,
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State has successfully arrived in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, marking the commencement of their spiritual journey for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims, who departed Nigeria earlier this week, touched down in Jeddah before proceeding to Mecca, where they have now begun the sacred
As the annual pilgrimage season draws near, Saudi Arabia has stepped up preparations to accommodate the growing number of faithful Muslims from across the globe, including thousands of Nigerian pilgrims who are expected to take part in Hajj 2025. One of the busiest entry points for international pilgrims, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, is
The sacred journey of a lifetime has officially commenced for thousands of Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, as they began their solemn movement from the holy city of Madinah to Makkah — the spiritual epicentre of Islam. The transition, which started earlier this week, follows the pilgrims’ stay in Madinah where they offered
In what many consider a highly unusual scene, the mataf — the white marble area encircling the sacred Kaaba at the heart of the Grand Mosque — was seen virtually deserted this week, an uncommon moment of silence at one of Islam’s most revered sites. Ordinarily teeming with tens of thousands of worshippers performing tawaf
