Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Editor Picks
You can describe each category to give more context
SAUDI ARABIA ANNOUNCES SIGHTING OF DHUL HIJJAH CRESCENT, DECLARES JUNE 16 AS SALLAH DAY
On Thursday, Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signaling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month.
Consequently, tomorrow, June 7, will mark the beginning of the holy month.
Also, the Hajj pilgrimage for…
(PHOTOS) MINISTRY OF ISLAMIC AFFAIRS PREPARES AL-KHAIF MOSQUE IN MINA TO WELCOME PILGRIMS
By Ajape Sefiu A.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has concluded its work in making Al-Khaif Mosque in Mina ready to host pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
According to SPA, work at the mosque…
HAJJ 2024: LAGOS AMIR-UL-HAJJ URGES PILGRIMS TO PRAY FOR SANWO-OLU
The Lagos State Amir-ul-Hajj for the 2024 Hajj exercise, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, has called on the state's pilgrims to offer prayers for Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, for fulfilling…
HAJJ 2024: NDLEA ARRESTS INTENDING PILGRIMS WITH COCAINE IN LAGOS
Four intending pilgrims with cocaine consignments in Lagos have been arrested by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) agents.
The travelers were planning to travel to Saudi Arabia.
The NDLEA's spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi,…
HAJJ 2024: FIRST BATCH OF 3SIXTYISLAM PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAUDI ARABIA
By Ajape Sefiu A.
The first batch of 3sixtyislam pilgrims from Lagos State led by Alhaji Leke Yusuf, CEO 3sixtyislam, have arrived safely in Medina, Saudi Arabia, to perform this year’s holy pilgrimage.
After departing Muritala Muhammed…
HAJJ 2024: SAUDI HEALTH MINISTRY GIVES MALARIA TEST KITS TO NIGERIAN PILGRIMS
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health has given 300 units of malaria test kits to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, in Makkah with a view to boosting healthcare services for Nigerian pilgrims currently on holy pilgrimage.…
SAUDI SUPREME COURT DIRECTS MUSLIMS WITHIN KINGDOM TO LOOK OUT FOR DHUL HIJJAH MOON THURSDAY
By Ajape Sefiu A.
Court requested anyone who sights the crescent, with their naked eye or through binoculars, notify the court nearest to them and register their testimony
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims in the…
SAUDI AUTHORITIES DETAIN 8 SUSPECTS FOR TRANSPORTING 28 PEOPLE NOT PERMITTED FOR HAJJ
By Ajape Sefiu A.
Offenders arrested for breaching Hajj rules and regulations
Suspects to spend 15 days in detention, pay fine for each violator transported
The Saudi Arabian Interior Ministry has announced that Hajj Security…
HAJJ 2024: SAUDI TRANSPORT AUTHORITY PREPARES 27,000 BUSES FOR PILGRIMS
According to the Saudi Arabia Transport General Authority, over 27,000 buses are set to ferry pilgrims around the holy sites during this year’s Hajj.
The authority said more than 3,500 buses will transport pilgrims to and from the Grand…
ONE MILLION FOREIGN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR 2024 HAJJ – AUTHORITIES
The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reported that around a million foreign pilgrims have arrived for the 2024 Hajj season.
According to a Saudi Gazette estimate, 935,966 pilgrims have entered the country by its seaports,…