In what can only be described as an extraordinary display of faith, resilience, and personal conviction, a 26-year-old Belgian Muslim, Anas Al Razqi, has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after cycling more than 7,000 kilometres across 13 countries to fulfill his long-cherished dream of performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Commencing his solo journey at
In a significant policy shift by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a new provision allowing Saudi citizens and legal residents to perform Hajj on behalf of others—without it affecting their eligibility timeline for future pilgrimages. The development, which has drawn widespread attention from across the Muslim world,
As the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage draws near, Saudi Arabian health authorities have issued a firm directive requiring all intending pilgrims to receive mandatory vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and seasonal influenza. The vaccines must be taken at least 10 days prior to departure for the Kingdom. This health regulation, part of the wider preventive framework for
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that a total of 14,165 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been successfully transported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the ongoing 2025 Hajj exercise. This figure, according to the commission, represents 34.4 percent of the overall number of pilgrims expected to participate in this year’s
The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the successful departure of the second batch of intending pilgrims from the state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. The group, consisting of over 400 pilgrims, departed from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday
In a fresh stride for global space collaboration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed that it will fly a Saudi Arabian CubeSat aboard the upcoming Artemis II mission, marking a significant milestone in international cooperation in space exploration. The CubeSat, a miniature satellite developed by the Saudi Space Agency, is set to
In what many described as a taste of home away from home, Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj were treated to a culturally rich dinner experience on Monday, May 12, 2025. Pilgrims from Nasarawa and Bauchi States expressed delight as they were served familiar local dishes during their evening meal in the Kingdom of Saudi
As the global Muslim community gears up for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has intensified preparations by activating a robust and far reaching road transportation plan designed to ease the movement of pilgrims coming from neighbouring countries across the Gulf and broader Middle East. With the Hajj 2025 season approaching, authorities in the Kingdom
As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the historic city of Taif often regarded as Mecca’s highland twin is bracing itself for a massive influx of pilgrims. Positioned just 75 kilometres from the Holy City, Taif plays a crucial logistical role in accommodating pilgrims heading to Mecca, especially those arriving
Saudi Arabia Takes Diplomatic Lead in Defusing India-Pakistan Tensions, Dispatches Special Envoy to Both NationsIn a major diplomatic intervention, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken the lead in calming the recent flare-up between India and Pakistan, becoming the first country to send a high-level envoy to both South Asian nations as tensions threatened to
