Hajj Flakes – 10th Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH (Eid al-Adha)
By Abdullahi Yusuf
1. Millions of pilgrims marked Eid al-Adha with the stoning of Jamrat al-Aqabah in Mina, one of the major rites of Hajj performed on the Day of Eid.
2. The symbolic ritual follows the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and marks one of the most significant moments of the annual pilgrimage.
3. NAHCON says Nigerian pilgrims will receive refunds after the Commission successfully renegotiated the cost of feeding in Madinah.
4. Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum approved the provision of Hadaya sacrificial rams for 1,725 indigent pilgrims from the state performing the 2026 Hajj.
5. Governor Zulum also provided free Ihram garments for male pilgrims, khimar for female pilgrims and covered hotel differentials for improved accommodation in Makkah.
6. The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has congratulated its pilgrims for successfully completing the core Hajj rites following the Day of Arafat.
7. The Board also organised special prayer sessions for peace, unity and development in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory during the Arafat gathering.
8. The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged N8.6 million Hajj seat scam involving fake promises of securing 2026 Hajj slots.
9. Another Nigerian pilgrim from Bauchi State, has reportedly died during the movement from Arafat to Muzdalifah during the physically demanding phase of the Hajj rites.
10. Saudi emergency officials and security personnel reportedly evacuated the body as pilgrims continued the overnight transition between Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina.
Did you know/fun facts
11. The Eid sacrifice (Qurbani) must be done after the Eid prayer. According to authentic Hadith, a sacrifice done before the prayer is not valid.
12. Eid al-Adha lasts from the 10th to the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, unlike Eid al-Fitr which religiously lasts one day.
13. Eid al-Adha is among the largest religious celebrations in the world, observed by Muslims globally.
14. In countries like Nigeria and Turkey, Eid al-Adha is commonly called the “Big Eid” because of its significance.
15. One camel or cow in Qurbani can be shared by up to seven people according to Islamic rulings.
16. Qurbani is required only for Muslims who meet the Nisab threshold of wealth.
17. Many Muslims now donate Qurbani digitally through Islamic charities that distribute meat to needy communities worldwide.
18. The Takbirat of Tashreeq begin from Fajr on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul-Hijjah) and continue until Asr on the 13th.
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