Authorities in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have begun registering prospective pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj, with a required minimum deposit of ₦8.5 million, the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB) announced on Monday. Board Director Alhaji Kadiri Edah said that payments must be made strictly via bank draft from recognised commercial banks, payable to the…
The forth flight of 550 pilgrims from Kano State who performed the 2025 Hajj has departed King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, en route Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the flight which departed on Sunday had pilgrims from nine Local Government Areas. The Director-General of…
The Director of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Malam Kadiri Edah, has commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and his State counterpart, Dr Mariya Bunkure, for their robust support in enabling a seamless 2025 Hajj pilgrimage for Muslim faithful from the territory. Addressing journalists on Monday in Makkah, Edah remarked on the…
The Supreme Hajj Committee has awarded digital certificates of appreciation to over 420,000 individuals who contributed to serving pilgrims during the 1446 AH Hajj season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that these certificates were issued through the Tawakkalna App, recognising the dedication and hard work of Hajj mission participants. A total of 420,070…
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has announced that over 234 million commodities and food products were supplied to pilgrims at holy sites during this year’s Hajj season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the essential items included beverages like juices and soft drinks as well as dairy products like milk and other dairy…
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…
