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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Asake’s Umrah moments show pride in Islam beyond music fame
I have seen many of Asake’s videos since he arrived in Saudi Arabia for Umrah. Almost all of…
VIDEO: Afrobeats star Asake joins pilgrims at the Kaaba during Umrah
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ahmed Ololade famously known as #Asake has been spotted in a viral video among pilgrims…
Sultan of Sokoto performs Umrah, warns against negative portrayal of Islam
* Prays for peace and unity in Nigeria The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme…
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…
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia sets February 8 deadline for pilgrims’ data capture
By Fatima Sanda Usara * Says all requirements must be completed on Nusuk Masar for visa issuance The…
NAHCON at 20: The imperative of repositioning Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah sector
In this article, Ishaq Ibrahim Jae argues that while NAHCON has succeeded in stabilising Nigeria’s Hajj operations, its…
Asisat Oshoala performs Umrah, days after winning Saudi league Player of The Month
* Àgbà Baller’s move to Saudi already yielding fruits beyond the pitch Barely days after sealing a high-profile…
NAHCON warns as Saudi Arabia sets deadlines for 2026 Hajj
The ministry declared that anyone caught performing hajj without a hajj visa will face a penalty of 20,000…
Saudi Arabia to host forum on Hajj and Two Holy Mosques history in November
The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) is preparing to host a major scholarly forum in…
NAHCON defends racketeering allegation against medical team screening
… says all applicants went through rigorous screening • Commission proactive about pilgrims’ wellbeing – Media Group In…
VP Shettima, NAHCON boss, stakeholders to converge on Abuja for 2nd National Hajj Summit
* As Nigeria charts new course for sustainable Hajj financing The Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN), in collaboration…
Saudi Arabia showcases Umrah sector growth as #UZF2025 ends in Madinah
* Over 6.5 million pilgrims performed Umrah in Q1 2025 * Targets 2.5m airline seats for Umrah pilgrims…
UZF2025: Stakeholders to gather in Madinah for largest forum in hospitality industry
Entrepreneurs, CEOs, specialists, service providers, industry professionals among other great personalities will converge on the beautiful city of…
NAHCON seeks cooperation of stakeholders for successful Hajj operation
* As Saudi sets April 13 as final Umrah entry date The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)…