Meet the Nigerian scholar chosen as the Yoruba voice of the 2026 Arafah Khutbah
Muslim News Nigeria * Prestigious role connects millions of Yoruba-speaking Muslims to Arafah’s message A Nigerian Islamic scholar, Shaykh Idris Abdul…
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Hajj 2026: NAHCON investigates after Saudi Arabia rejects substandard meals served to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has launched an investigation into caterers and tour operators following the…
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia declares Hajj 2026 exceptional success
“I am pleased to announce the success of this year’s Hajj, a success marked by security, organised operations,…
Saudi Crown Prince Hosts World Leaders, Nigerian Delegation at Grand Hajj 2026 Reception
* Royal gathering underscores the Kingdom’s leadership in Hajj administration and Muslim cooperation * Opportunity to strengthen bilateral…
Nigerian pilgrims offer intensive prayers for peace, unity on day of Arafah
* As Hajj rites continue on day 3 with stoning, shaving and sacrifice * Hajj should transform character,…
It’s official: 1,707,301 pilgrims perform 2026 Hajj, Saudi Arabia declares
By our Correspondents * Figure increases by 2% from 2025, with male pilgrims accounting for 52.3 percent of…
Nigerian pilgrims join global Muslim Ummah on Arafah as Hajj 2026 reaches spiritual climax
* Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi preaches unity, mutual support in Arafat sermon Nigerian pilgrims joined over 1.7 million Muslims from…
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Ulama roll out coordinated spiritual guidance plan as pilgrims move to Mina for sacred rites
* Prayers for Nigeria to be intensified at Mashair: Prof. Alaro As Nigerian pilgrims begin their movement to…
Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs prepares over 20,000 mosques, deploys 1,822 preachers as Mina rites begin
Saudi Arabia has prepared more than 20,000 mosques and prayer halls across pilgrims’ routes and accommodation centres as…
SPECIAL REPORT: Saudi expands cooling, water and medical facilities across Mashair for Hajj 2026
•As pilgrims prepare for Mina, Arafat rites By Rasheed Abubakar and Abdullahi Abdulganiy As Nigerian pilgrims join over…
BREAKING: NAHCON issues safety advisory as Nigerian pilgrims begin Mina movement tonight
Rasheed Abubakar The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on Nigerian pilgrims to strictly adhere to…
NAHCON concludes 2026 Hajj outbound airlift operation in 18 days, fixes June 3 for return flights
* Commends stakeholders, assures pilgrims’ safety ahead of Masha’ir * 2026 airlift trails 2025 pace in early pilgrim…
Saudi Arabia holds workshop for Nigerian officials, stakeholders to boost Hajj 2026 coordination
By Shafii Sani Sani Mohammed The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Monday, 18th May 2026, organised a…
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia declare May 18 as first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
* Tuesday, May 26 fixed for Arafat Day as Muslims prepare for Eid Al Adha celebrations Saudi Arabia…
Hajj Mabrur pilgrims arrive in Madinah in batches as spiritual activities begin for 2026 Hajj rites
* Agency guides pilgrims on Rawdah bookings, lectures, ziyarah ahead of diaspora pilgrims’ arrival The pilgrims of Hajj…
