Nigeria not included as Makkah Route welcomes pilgrims ahead of Hajj 2026
Muslim News Nigeria * Initiative expands across 10 countries, easing pre departure processing for over 179,000 pilgrims * What is the…
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Saudia launches Hajj 2026 operations with over one million seats
Saudia has commenced its Hajj 2026 operations with the arrival of the first group of pilgrims to the…
NDLEA warns Nigerians on strict Saudi narcotics penalties as Hajj Mabrur prepares pilgrims for Hajj 2026
A senior official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerian intending pilgrims for the…
A night at the Rawdah: garden of paradise on earth in a transformed era (revised edition), By Rasheed Abubakar
I was the last among 35 Nigerian pilgrims to visit the Rawdah (also spelled Raudah) in the Prophet…
Hajj 2026: First batches of pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as authorities warn against entry without official permit
Muslim News gathered that the first contingent of pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday,…
Scholars, experts advocate spiritual readiness, health and compliance ahead of Hajj 2026
* Hajj Mabrur records strong patronage as it marks 25 years of operations in Nigeria * We ensured…
Hajj 2026: YABATECH Deputy Registrar urges intending pilgrims to prioritise spiritual readiness
* Warns against misplaced priorities, cautions against turning Hajj into a waste of resources * Hajj Mabrur marks…
Nigerian operator seeks stronger global collaboration in pilgrimage services as Umrah forum ends in Madinah
By Rasheed Abubakar * Praises NAHCON’s digital solutions in pilgrimage management As the 2026 Umrah and Ziyarah Forum…
Prince Salman reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving pilgrims at Umrah forum in Madinah
* Says kingdom invests in advanced technologies to enhance pilgrim experience * Umrah sector achieves 214 percent growth…
Umrah and Ziyarah Forum kicks off in Madinah Monday as Saudi minister highlights global pilgrimage vision
The third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is set to commence on Monday, March 30,…
Ibn Battuta’s legacy resonates in Zikrullah Hassan’s journey of faith and discovery
As Former NAHCON boss shares his odyssey, spiritual significance of Islam’s three sacred mosques By Rasheed Abubakar At…
Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf: The diplomat poised to rescue NAHCON from drift, By Ishola Balogun
* What he’s expected to do When the Federal Government announced the appointment of Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf…
BREAKING: President Tinubu appoints Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and CEO of the…
Why I Resigned as NAHCON Chairman – Prof Saleh Usman
In a move that has drawn attention across Nigeria’s Muslim community, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has resigned from…
Saudi Arabia to start issuing Hajj visas on Sunday, four-month ahead of 2026 pilgrimage
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the commencement of visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season…