Hajj 2027: Saudi Makes Medical Clearance a Condition for Pilgrims’ Visas

Prospective pilgrims must demonstrate that they are medically fit to perform the physically demanding pilgrimage before they can obtain a Hajj visa, under new requirements being implemented for the 1448H … Read More

Mutfwang Puts Plateau’s Hajj Sponsorship at Heart of Peace-Building Drive

Governor defends sponsorship of Muslim pilgrims as part of wider effort to promote religious harmony and inclusion, as Wase says state sponsored more than half of 1,334 pilgrims By Abdullahi … Read More

2027 Hajj: IHR Demands New Rules-Based Enlightenment for Nigerian Pilgrims

Hajj reporters want NAHCON, states and tour operators to move beyond teaching rituals and prepare pilgrims for Saudi laws, medicines, security and conduct By Abdullahi Yusuf The Independent Hajj Reporters … Read More

15.2m Pilgrims Perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia in Three Months

GASTAT figures show 9.46m domestic performers and 5.77m international visitors as Umrah demand remains strong By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah performers in the first … Read More

At 10th Hajj Lecture, IHR Pushes Nigeria to Capture More of Pilgrimage Economy

Independent Hajj Reporters’ 10th annual lecture brings Hajj administrators, tour operators, investors and other stakeholders together to push greater Nigerian participation in the pilgrimage economy By Abdullahi Yusuf Nigeria must … Read More

PHOTO NEWS: IHR Holds 10th Annual Hajj Lecture and Awards, in Abuja

By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) on Thursday held its 10th Annual Hajj Lecture and Awards at the National Mosque, Abuja, bringing together Government Officials, Hajj Administrators, tour … Read More

BREAKING NEWS: NAHCON Chairman Says Nigeria Must Tap Hajj, Umrah Business Opportunities

Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf identifies tour operations, hospitality, finance, healthcare and technology as areas for investment in the pilgrimage economy By Abdullahi Yusuf The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission … Read More