The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has so far airlifted no fewer than 1,278 intending pilgrims to Madinah, Saudi Arabia for the 2024 holy pilgrimage exercise. Taofeek Lawal, Asst. Director, Public…
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Hajj 2024: Kano Government Establishes Temporary Clinics for Pilgrims in Makkah
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to provide adequate medical care to its pilgrims, the Kano State Government has established temporary clinics in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The clinics, which are aimed at…
3,110 Kano State Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah for Hajj
A contingent of Kano State pilgrims has arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform this year’s (2024) Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received by officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Yobe Gov’t Provides N179.8m Subsidy Support to Pilgrims
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Pilgrims Commission has announced that it has disbursed a total of N179.8 million in subsidy funds approved by Governor Mai Mala Buni to 1,332…
Saudi Arabia Increases Slots For Nigeria’s Tour Operators To 40
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved Nigeria’s government demand to increase the 2024 Hajj slots of tour operators from 10 to 40. In a change of policy, the Kingdom…
First batch of Kano pilgrims set to depart Saudi Arabia after Hajj
The first group of pilgrims from Kano who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia has begun their journey back home. On Saturday, the pilgrims left Makka and headed to the King…
Saudi authority unveils road map for 2024 hajj
The Saudi Arabian Ministry for Hajj and Umrah, unveiled a roadmap for the 2024 Hajj on Friday in Makkah. The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah, unveils the…