Saudi Arabia records surge in Umrah arrivals as Nigeria begins 2027 Hajj preparations
Muslim News Nigeria * 931,500 pilgrims enter Kingdom at start of 1448 AH Umrah season * NAHCON sets ₦4m initial deposit…
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Saudi Arabia unveils new Kiswa for Holy Kaaba to herald Hijrah 1448AH
* Decorated with 825kg of silk, gold, plated silver, Qur’anic embroidery Saudi Arabia has replaced the Kiswa of…
Pilgrims recount life-changing spiritual experiences after successful Hajj 2026
This report captures reflections from Nigerian pilgrims who performed Hajj 2026 under the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Nigerian pilgrims begin return journey as NAHCON commissioner urges strict luggage compliance
* Hajia Obi assures smooth return process, lauds pilgrims’ discipline The Commissioner representing the South-East Zone on 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,…
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 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…
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…
NAHCON board member cautions pilgrims against misuse of social media during Hajj
* Urges verification of information before posting online NAHCON board member representing the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic…
NAHCON counters video of Adamawa pilgrims in Makkah, denies abandonment claims
* Attributes mix-up to coordination gap during allocation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reacted to…
Hajj 2026: NAHCON reassures pilgrims of adequate welfare as Southwest states complete airlift
By Rasheed Abubakar Senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have expressed satisfaction with the…
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia licenses NAHCON clinics as over 22,000 Nigerian pilgrims arrive in holy land
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured official approval and operational licences from the Kingdom of…