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The Nigerian Muslim leaders, under the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), have pledged to defend the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar III, from any perceived disrespect by the Sokoto State Government.…

By Ajape Sefiu A. Issuance of Visas starts Feb 19, ends April 29 Nusuk card didn’t stop illegal migrants from accessing Hajj camp – Dr Tanko Aliyu Return journey will be first-in-first-out policy The chairman,…

The new Umrah season will coincide with the start of the new Islamic year on Muharram 1 Move aims to streamline arrival of pilgrims to the Kingdom and ensure a smooth experience On Thursday, Saudi Press Agency, SPA, reported that…

A pilgrim from Plateau State, Nigeria, Mr. Ismaila Musa, has died in Makka, Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. Dauda said…

By Ajape Sefiu A. After spending the 9th night of Dhul Hijjah at Muzdalifah, pilgrims performed the last major ritual of hajj, the “stoning of the devil”, in western Saudi Arabia, as Muslims all over the world celebrates Eid al-Adha today,…

By Ajape Sefiu A. Also known as Al-Mashar Al-Haram or Al-Mashar, Muzdalifah is a region located between Mount Arafat and Mina, near Makkah in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. According to Islamic history, pilgrims are instructed to…

Over 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat on Saturday, the high-point and most gruelling day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Worshippers from all over the world will climb the rocky, 70-metre (230-feet) hill, about 20 kilometres…

The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of another pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The disclosure was made in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday by Kebbi Hajj 2024 Media Team, According to the…

By Ajape Sefiu A. As part of an effort to provide adequate medical care for its Pilgrims, Kano State Government has established a clinic in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The clinic, which is aimed at complementing the National Hajj Commission…

By Ajape Sefiu A. Devoted pilgrims engaged in acts of worship yesterday, Friday, June 7, 2024, as they began the holy journey of Hajj on the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH. Dhul Hijjah 1445 A.H., the 12th Islamic month during which…