Nigerian pilgrims join over 1.6m worshippers at Mount Arafat for Hajj climax
Muslim News Nigeria Nigerian Muslims have joined their counterparts from around the world to congregate at the sacred Mount Arafat in…
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NAHCON completes airlift of Nigerian pilgrims as last batch departs for Saudi
• Return flights begin June 22: chairman • Four Nigerian states didn’t produce any pilgrims The National Hajj…
Saudi embassy bids farewell to Nigerian pilgrims, guests of King Salman
• Says Kingdom prioritises pilgrims’ welfare • Muslim News publisher among 30 Nigerians on King Salman’s guests for…
Saudi Arabia announces arrival of 1.2 million pilgrims, stresses adherence to regulations
Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, has announced the arrival of approximately 1.2 million pilgrims…
Criminals using Hajj as coverup arrested with cocaine in Lagos
• Those using pilgrimage for drug trafficking won’t escape our hammer: NDLEA Boss Operatives of the National Drug…
Respect sanctity of Hajj as religious obligation, NAHCON tells NLC
• Warns against disruption of airlift of pilgrims The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned a…
Saudi says holders of visitors’ visa can’t perform Hajj
* Violators risk SR10,000 fine, imprisonment * Always go out with your NUSUK card to avoid arrest, NAHCON…
Spiritual guidelines, prerequisite for accepted, praiseworthy Hajj, says scholars, Hajj guides
Two notable Islamic scholars, Hajj Guides and members of the Mission Board of the Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited…
Hajj Mabrur introduces insurance, other packages to ease 2024 Hajj pilgrimage
• First batch departs June 3 as agency pledges better deal for pilgrims Nigeria’s foremost hajj and umrah…
NAHCON airlifts 27,972 Nigerians in two weeks, as over half million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2024
* Over 2m expected for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage No fewer than 27,972 Nigerian pilgrims have been airlifted…
Thousands of Gazans barred from Hajj amid Israel’s takeover of Rafah crossing
Thousands of Palestinians have been barred from performing the Hajj pilgrimage due to Israel’s occupation of the Rafah…
MPAC rejoices with ISI Muslim students on court victory, says ruling supports constitutional rights
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has congratulated the Muslim female students of the University of Ibadan International…
NAHCON airlifts over 13,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia since inaugural flight on May 15
* Says no flight cancellation recorded so far One week after the inaugural flight, the National Hajj Commission…
How top 10 Nigerian newspapers reported Hajj 2024 inaugural flight
The Nigerian contingent for the 2024 Hajj began the spiritual journey to the holy land on Wednesday, May…
Sanwo-Olu approves payment of Hadayah, Ihram for Lagos pilgrims as airlift begins May 17
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu has urged the 2024 Hajj intending pilgrims to exhibit…