Hajj Flakes – Tuesday, 3 June 2025 | 7 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH

By Abdullahi Yusuf

1. 2,717 Nigerian pilgrims miss Hajj 2025 due to visa portal closure despite NAHCON’s last-minute plea to the Saudi authorities. NAHCON urges future intending pilgrims to plan ahead of deadlines.

2. One female pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, has died in Makkah from diabetic complications. She passed on Monday, 2 June, at King Abdulaziz Hospital.

3. Saudi Arabia deploys 18 weather stations, 16 automatic and 2 manned to monitor Makkah and the Holy Sites, generating 1,920 hourly bulletins to enhance forecasting and pilgrim safety.

4. Over 270,000 persons turned back, 75,000 sanctioned by Saudi authorities for lacking valid Hajj permits, in line with strict crowd control and security measures.

5. Lagos Amir-ul-Hajj visits Ekram Aldyf Company’s office in Makkah, expresses satisfaction with Mina and Arafah preparations and seeks full cooperation for pilgrims’ comfort during Mashair days.

6. Pilgrims urged to remain in tents from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Arafah Day to avoid heatstroke, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah advising against climbing Jabal Al-Rahma or visiting Masjid Namira during peak temperatures.

7. Egyptian pilgrim survives heart attack after swift intervention by the Kingdom’s Urgent Care System. He is recovering and expected to continue his pilgrimage.

8. Maldivian pilgrims to receive free Hajj medication and vaccinations after doctor consultation, as President Muizzu launches nationwide health support for Hajj participants.

9. Saudi Arabia releases 9 key recommendations for Indonesian pilgrims ahead of the peak rites at Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina, following coordination with group leaders.

10. Medical drones and helicopters now active at Holy Sites, reducing response time to 5–6 minutes for emergency cases and medication delivery to hospitals.

11. Sheikh Salah Al-Budair to lead Eid al-Adha prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah at 5:47 a.m., offering worshippers an early start before peak heat.

12. Fun Fact: Despite ancient and modern challenges, Hajj has been continuously observed for over 1,400 years, uninterrupted in its essence and rituals.

13. Fun Fact: Photographs of Hajj first began appearing in global media in the 1880s, captivating audiences in Europe and America.

14. Did You Know?: Famous Islamic scholar Uthman dan Fodio sent envoys on Hajj, and some of his family members died on the journey.

15. Fun Fact: In the early 1900s, pilgrims from China and Central Asia journeyed to Hajj via the Silk Road routes, often taking over a year.

16. Did You Know?: The Kaabah’s Kiswa (cover) was historically produced in Egypt and shipped yearly across the Red Sea, now it’s made in Makkah.

SPONSORED

SPONSORED