Hajj Flakes – Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 23 Dhul-Qa’dah 1446 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf
- NAHCON has successfully airlifted 32,549 pilgrims, representing 79.1% of Nigeria’s total intending pilgrims for Hajj 2025. This milestone was achieved via 79 flights operated since May 9, 2025.
- Today’s airlift update: Air Peace flight APK7924 departed from Maiduguri to Madinah with 310 Borno State pilgrims on board — 206 males and 104 females.
- Professor Abubakar Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON Commissioner of PRSILS, held a strategic session with members of the National Ulama Team across three regions to strengthen collaboration and ensure a smooth 2025 Hajj operation.
- Niger State pilgrims protested flight delays at the Minna Hajj Camp, seeking clarity and prompt intervention from authorities.
- Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has enhanced the welfare of his state’s pilgrims by providing additional buses and increasing feeding allowances for their stay in Madinah.
- Belgian cyclist embarks on Hajj journey by riding 4,500km from Belgium to Makkah, fulfilling his lifelong dream.
- Pakistani Hajj official returns an expensive lost phone to an Iraqi woman pilgrim, earning praise for upholding honesty and righteousness during Hajj 2025.
- The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah conducted an inspection tour of the Holy Sites to assess facilities and readiness ahead of pilgrims’ arrival.
- Sierra Leone diaspora pilgrims in the US, UK, Australia, and Central Europe are finalising travel plans. Among them, 41 pilgrims from the US & Canada have completed orientation and will depart today, arriving in Madinah on 22 May. Another 230 pilgrims from the UK will depart between 25 and 28 May 2025.
- Fun Facts & reminders: The first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah are among the most sacred in Islam, days loved by Allah for worship, dhikr, fasting, charity, and prayer. Seize this golden window for immense rewards.
- Day of ‘Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah): Not performing Hajj? Fast that day. It erases two years’ worth of sins. Best du’a? “The du’a on the Day of ‘Arafah.” (Tirmidhi)
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