As part of intensified preparations to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj exercise, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, has announced the deployment of 11 specialized air evacuation aircraft to handle emergency medical cases. Speaking during a media briefing on the Kingdom’s comprehensive Hajj health strategy, Minister Al-Jalajel revealed
Sokoto — In a significant move to deepen spiritual growth and community cohesion, the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has commissioned the newly reconstructed Shagari Jumu’at Mosque, a historic centre of worship situated in the hometown of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Mahmoud Gummi. The commissioning ceremony, held amidst a gathering of community
Yola — The Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Commission has successfully wrapped up its 2025 Hajj operations following the departure of the final batch of pilgrims from Yola International Airport on Saturday. According to officials of the Commission, the last group consisted of 68 pilgrims who joined thousands of others from the state in fulfilling
Standing proudly within the heart of Ankara, the Beştepe Millet Mosque is a striking embodiment of spiritual and national identity in Turkiye. Situated inside the Presidential Complex — the official residence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan — the mosque serves both as a centre of worship and a symbol of unity for the Turkish nation.
In a memorable farewell dinner held in his honour, the newly appointed President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Alhaji Adeniji Kazeem SAN, shared his plans to modernize the communication approach of the Society, focusing particularly on engaging the younger generation. The dinner, which took place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Admiral Ayinla
Medina, Saudi Arabia — The Ogun State 2025 Hajj pilgrims have embarked on a meaningful visit to some of the most significant historical sites in Medina as part of their spiritual preparations ahead of the forthcoming Hajj pilgrimage. During the visit, the pilgrims toured landmarks including the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), the Quba Mosque—the first
The Niger State Government has firmly dissociated itself from a list currently circulating on social media, which purports to name individuals allegedly sponsored by the government for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, the state government described the list as
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — MAY 2025 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a mandatory fine of ₦20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without an official permit. This latest directive aims to regulate the pilgrimage process and ensure that all intending pilgrims secure the necessary authorization before embarking on the sacred journey. The
Nigeria has recorded an impressive start to the 2025 Hajj operations with the successful airlift of 19 per cent of its registered pilgrims within the first 72 hours of the exercise. This marks a significant leap when compared to the 2024 Hajj season, during which only 9 per cent of intending pilgrims had been airlifted
Maruf Adekomaiya has been appointed as the new Amir (President) of the Nigerian-Canadian Muslim community, following the unveiling of the organization’s newly elected executive members. The announcement was made during the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place at the Nigerian House. The Head of the Shura Committee (Advisory Council) formally introduced the newly appointed
