Tag: Hajj
Saudi Arabia reduces Nigeria’s Hajj quota
Despite the setback, Mallaha said preparations are ongoing for those who were successfully allocated slots. He revealed that the airlifting…
MURIC slams Kebbi Govt over N10bn to fund Hajj
"We see this as gross misplacement of priorities. Islam does not compel all Muslims to go on Hajj".
Nigerian pilgrims converge at plain of Arafat for hajj rite
The services included medical, emergency, and food services, catering to the needs of pilgrims who have traveled from all corners…
Lagos seeks support of Port Health Service for Hajj
The Board Secretary was accompanied on the visit by Miss Adejoke Raheem, Director, Admin. & Human Resource; Mr. Shamisdeen Akanni,…
Hajj: Saudi authority cautions Nigerian journalists
The Saudi Arabian General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) has cautioned Nigerian journalists currently covering the ongoing 2023 Hajj against…
One million people can perform Hajj: Saudi Arabia eases COVID curbs
Participants from abroad must present a recent negative COVID PCR test, and health precautions will be observed, the kingdom said.
Katsina pilgrims board makes N768.9m Hajj refunds
The Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board has refunded N768.9 million to 599 intending pilgrims for 2020 and 2021 Hajj in…
2021 Hajj: MURIC sends message to Nigerian Muslims
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to Muslims who had planned to perform the 2021 Hajj to remain strong…
Hajj 2020: Pilgrims follow COVID-19 protocols (photos)
Not more than 10,000 muslims resident in Saudi Arabia have begun the 2020 Hajj pilgrimage whilst following strict coronavirus preventive…
Lagos congratulates new NAHCON boss
The Lagos State Government has joined other stakeholders both home and abroad to congratulate Barr. Zikrullah Hassan on his recent…
NAHCON partners international scholars on pilgrims education
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) will partner international scholars like Mufti Menk, Assim Al-hakeem and Hasib Noor in…
Hajj: Guard your luggage against drug syndicates – Jigawa Govt
Alhaji Yakubu Mohammad, Hadejia Zonal Officer, Jigawa Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board, has advised the state 2019 intending pilgrims to Saudi…
Adamawa reduces 2019 Hajj fare by N51,000
The Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced a reduction of N51, 000 from the initial Hajj fare of…
Hajj: Thai carrier plans special flights for pilgrims
The Thai flag carrier on Friday announced plans to transport Thai Muslim pilgrims to attend Hajj in Saudi Arabia in…
Hajj: 3 Zamfara council chairmen die in auto crash
The Hajj Commission in Zamfara on Friday confirmed the death of three local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress…