In a move to enhance the safety and well-being of pilgrims, the Saudi Ministry of Health has introduced detailed guidance to manage common health issues that may arise during or after Hajj. The multilingual guidance – published in eight languages – includes recommendations for preventing slips and falls, the proper use of footwear, and managing…
The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed that 2025 will mark a turning point for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with this year likely being the last time it will coincide with extreme summer heat until 2050. Speaking to reporters, NCM spokesperson Hussein Al Qahtani stated that the seasonal shift comes as a natural result…
Saudi Arabia has announced the successful and incident-free completion of the 1446 Hajj pilgrimage, with more than 1.67 million Muslims from across the globe participating in the sacred journey to the holy sites in Makkah. Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, declared the Hajj “a triumph of planning, unity, and faith,”…
Pilgrims on Wednesday begun arriving in Mina for the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the official start of the Hajj rituals. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that approximately 64 per cent of the pilgrims would spend the day in Mina, while 36 per cent would proceed directly to Arafat. Mina, located North-East of…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, and at key Hajj locations including…
The spokesperson for Hajj Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Zuwaid, said that 62 air carriers operated 3,314 Hajj flights, transporting pilgrims from 238 destinations in 71 countries. Addressing a press briefing at the Hajj Media Operations Centre in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Al-Zuwaid highlighted the efficient reception of pilgrims, ensuring a smooth flow of arrivals and movements….
Dr Modibbo Umar, Charge De Affaires, Nigerian Embassy, Riyad, says pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj without permit are liable to 100,000 riyals fine, 10 years ban and deportation. Umar said this at the Hajj 2025 Pre-Arafat Stakeholders’ meeting, organised by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Makkah on Monday. The envoy recalled that…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a syndicate that sponsors pilgrims to serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. He stated that…
Kaduna based Islamic cleric and scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has disclosed that he was prevented from performing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage by Saudi authorities, despite having been issued a valid visa. The popular Islamic cleric n a post on his official Facebook page said his views on global politics may have influenced the decision by…
Saudi Arabia has halted the Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, from undertaking the 2025 Hajj, and has deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post shared on Monday, 26 May 2025, on his Facebook page. He mentioned that the Saudi government had granted him a visa to enter the country…
