Category: Hajj Affairs

At 104, Indonesian pilgrim Mbah Marsiyah fulfils her lifelong dream of performing Hajj in Mecca after decades of saving and sacrifice. By Abdullahi Yusuf A 104-year-old Indonesian woman has been … Read More

By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has ordered an investigation into catering contractors and tour operators after Saudi health officials rejected meals prepared for Nigerian pilgrims during … Read More

Nigerian pilgrims have arrived in Muzdalifah after departing the Plain of Arafat, continuing the next phase of the annual Hajj pilgrimage alongside millions of Muslims gathered in Saudi Arabia for … Read More

1,707,301 pilgrims descend from Mount Arafat By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia says a total of 1,707,301 pilgrims performed the 2026 Hajj, according to figures released by the General Authority for … Read More

By Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf As Nigerian pilgrims join millions of Muslims across the world on the sacred Day of Arafat, we extend heartfelt prayers and warm greetings to all … Read More

Thousands of Nigerian pilgrims joined millions of Muslims on the Plain of Arafat for the spiritual climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, gathering in prayer and reflection at the site … Read More

By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian authorities overseeing the 2026 Hajj operation have issued a fresh warning to pilgrims against purchasing Hady and Adahi vouchers through unauthorised agents, amid growing concerns … Read More

By Abdullahi Yusuf Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission has moved to calm growing concerns over accommodation arrangements for pilgrims in Mina and Arafat ahead of the 2026 Hajj, following reports attributed … Read More