Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia licenses NAHCON clinics as over 22,000 Nigerian pilgrims arrive in holy land
Muslim News Nigeria The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured official approval and operational licences from the Kingdom of…
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Saudi Police arrest 18 for forging iqamas, Nusuk cards, Hajj wristbands
In an effort to safeguard the integrity of the Hajj exercise and enforce pilgrimage regulations, the Saudi police…
NAHCON, Ogun State dismiss Flynas rejection of Gateway Airport, attribute pilgrims’ relocation to operational issues
They both reacted to The Punch report which claimed that pilgrims were stranded after the Saudi Arabia-based carrier…
Saudi Arabia launches multilingual health guide as NAHCON unveils Hajj Companion App for Nigerian pilgrims
* Saudi authorities release health awareness materials in eight languages Saudi Arabian health authorities and the National Hajj…
Pre-Hajj seminar: Hamdalillahi Travels to begin Hajj 2026 airlift May 14, urges patience, diligence
* Imam emphasises adherence to Hajj rites, unity among intending pilgrims One of the leading tour operators in…
Indonesia, Pakistan lead global Hajj 2026 quota as Saudi targets 2 million pilgrims
* Nigeria drops in ranking as utilisation falls below 50,000 Saudi Arabia is expected to host between approximately…
Shettima flags off Nigeria Hajj 2026 airlift in Abuja Sunday
* Kogi pilgrims lead inaugural flight as Sultan of Sokoto, Gov Ododo, Aviation Minister, others to attend Vice…
Hajj 2026: NAHCON inaugurates Ulama team, deploys 120 Muslim scholars for pilgrims’ spiritual guidance
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the 2026 Hajj Ulama Team and deployed 120 prominent…
Saudi envoy, Dangote seek to strengthen economic cooperation
Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, have…
Nigeria not included as Makkah Route welcomes pilgrims ahead of Hajj 2026
* Initiative expands across 10 countries, easing pre departure processing for over 179,000 pilgrims * What is the…
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…
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…
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,…
Mohammed AlBalawi assumes role as Saudi ambassador to Nigeria, submits credentials
His Excellency Mr. Yousef bin Mohammed AlBalawi has officially assumed his role as Ambassador of the Kingdom of…