Early Hajj Payment: The Key to a Smooth and Successful Pilgrimage
By Shafii Sani Mohammed One of the most important decisions an intending pilgrim can make is to pay for Hajj as early as possible. While many pilgrims wait until deadlines … Read More
Category: Hajj Affairs
States Begin Collection of Initial Deposit for 2027 Hajj
By Mahmud Babangida Beli Following the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s (NAHCON) commencement of preparations for the 1448H/2027 Hajj season, several State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards have begun collecting initial … Read More
Nigeria to Overhaul Hajj Administration Ahead of 2027 Pilgrimage – NAHCON
Commission unveils digital reforms, stricter accountability measures and early planning framework after reviewing 2026 Hajj operations By Abdullahi Yusuf Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) on Wednesday unveiled a wide-ranging reform … Read More
NAHCON Unveils 59-Point Guide for Hajj Pilgrims
Commission outlines practical, health and spiritual preparations to help intending pilgrims complete the journey with greater confidence and fewer travel-related challenges By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria … Read More
PHOTO NEWS: NAHCON Holds Post-2026 Hajj Stakeholders’ Summit
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday convened a stakeholders’ summit in Abuja to review the 2026 Hajj operations and set the agenda for reforms … Read More
We Removed Drama From Hajj Operation – NAHCON Chairman
Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf says tighter planning, stakeholder coordination and procurement reforms helped avert major challenges during the 2026 Hajj operation By Abdullahi Yusuf Nigeria’s Hajj administration will undergo further … Read More
Final Pilgrims Return as NAHCON Opens 2027 Hajj Planning
With the final batch of pilgrims returning home, the commission says planning for next year’s pilgrimage is already underway. By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has … Read More
Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures
Authorities cite poor performance and regulatory violations as Kingdom tightens oversight ahead of the new Umrah season. By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 … Read More
Iran Reopens Airspace Welcome First Hajj Pilgrims
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Flight operations have resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Iran following the reopening of the country’s airspace and the lifting of air travel restrictions. Javad Salehi … Read More
Loitering in Makkah: Nasarawa State’s Practical Solution
By Nur Umar Abdulrahman Recently, I came across an advisory warning Nigerian pilgrims to desist from loitering on the streets in Makkah. I wondered why and how would one prefer … Read More