Category: Hajj

By Fatih Lawal-Garu 1. The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque organises a closing ceremony involving all stakeholders responsible for the success of the … Read More

PRESS RELEASE Lagos State government has concluded the 2024 Hajj exercise with the safe arrival of the last and final batch of the state pilgrims from the kingdom of Saudi … Read More

By Fatih Lawal-Garu 1. All pilgrims from Nasarawa, Kogi, Oyo, Edo, Plateau states and Armed Forces have all been safely returned to Nigeria. 2. No recorded cases of COVID-19 among … Read More

Press Release The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is pleased to announce that the ongoing airlift of Nigerian pilgrims back to the country has been recording success following the … Read More

By Fatih Lawal-Garu 1. The ‎1st of Muharram 1446 has been fixed for the Kiswah Changing Ceremony of the Ka’abah while the 15th of Muharram 1446 will be used for … Read More

By Abubakar Ibrahim, The Hajj pilgrimage, a cornerstone of Islam, holds immense significance for Nigerian Muslims. Every year, thousands embark on this spiritual journey, entrusting the National Hajj Commission of … Read More

By Fatih Lawal-Garu 1. 807 pilgrims departed on Sunday evening from Jeddah Islamic Port bound for Sudan’s port of Suakin, after completing their Hajj exercise. 2. The Togolese government have … Read More

By Fatih Lawal-Garu 1. Beginning from Sunday 30th of June, entry into Mataaf ground floor in the Masjidil Harām will be limited to only Umrah Pilgrims wearing an Ihram after … Read More

By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) was hosted to an end of Hajj dinner by Ithraa Al Khair Company of Mutawwifs, also known as Mu’assasa. … Read More

By Fatih Lawal-Garu 1. Saudi authorities invested close to 200 million dollars to develop the tents at Mina for pilgrims. 2. About 9 million meals were prepared daily during the … Read More