Hajj Flakes – 24th Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH

By Abdullahi Yusuf

1. The fifth batch of Kebbi State pilgrims has landed safely in Nigeria at about 9:10 a.m. Nigerian time.
2. Another return flight departed Jeddah with 343 pilgrims, bringing total Nigerian return airlifts to 12,674 pilgrims across 32 flights, according to NAHCON.
3. The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says return flights for its pilgrims will continue on June 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15, marking the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj exercise.
   
4. FCT pilgrims have been reminded to comply with NAHCON’s luggage policy, which allows two 23kg checked bags and an 8kg hand luggage.
5. The Sokoto State Government has provided financial assistance to 47 pilgrims who lost money during the 2026 Hajj exercise, refunding 50 percent of their losses.
6. The first batch of 344 Lagos State pilgrims has arrived safely in Nigeria, with officials praising the pilgrims’ conduct and health condition throughout the exercise.
7. Lagos officials say medical records of the state’s pilgrims were highly encouraging, following comprehensive health screenings conducted before departure.
8. More than 10,000 Iranian pilgrims have so far returned home through 47 flights since the commencement of return operations.
   
9. Iranian authorities say all return flights are expected to be completed by June 14, following the successful participation of more than 30,000 pilgrims in the 2026 Hajj.
10. The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has assured pilgrims that all animal sacrifices paid for through the agency were duly carried out, urging anyone with proof of payment and unresolved concerns to come forward.

Did you know/ fun facts

11. One of the greatest modern challenges facing Hajj is no longer epidemics or transport accidents, but extreme heat and climate conditions.

12. Almost every major Hajj disaster in modern history has resulted in new safety reforms, infrastructure upgrades, or changes in crowd-management procedures for future pilgrims.
    
13. The Jamarat area has been rebuilt several times over the past decades.
14. Medical researchers often study Hajj because it is one of the world’s largest recurring human gatherings.
15. The white Ihram garments help reflect sunlight better than many darker fabrics.
16. Many Hajj safety messages are broadcast in dozens of languages.

    

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