Millions expected as Iran begins week long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Muslim News Nigeria Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and dozens of foreign leaders and delegations arrive in Tehran as millions of mourners are…
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Saudi Arabia wins top UN honour for excellence in public service
* Award recognises innovation and digital transformation in the government sector The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority…
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…
Avoid Zamzam, other contrabands in luggage, NAHCON warns as more Nigerian pilgrims return home
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned Nigerian pilgrims against packing Zamzam water and other prohibited…
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…
Meet the Nigerian scholar chosen as the Yoruba voice of the 2026 Arafah Khutbah
* Prestigious role connects millions of Yoruba-speaking Muslims to Arafah’s message A Nigerian Islamic scholar, Shaykh Idris Abdul…
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…
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…
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…