Hajj

By Aliyu Samba There are journeys that take a person from one city to another. There are journeys that take a person from one country to another. But Hajj is different. Hajj takes a person from one state of the soul to another. As I…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to pilgrim welfare, announcing strict measures on food safety and launching investigations into tour operators accused of exploiting pilgrims. The Commission…
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Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca. From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Mecca,…
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Millions of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, defying searing temperatures under the desert sun as they fulfilled a lifelong dream. From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited…
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By Lamara Garba For decades, the annual Hajj pilgrimage has remained one of the largest religious gatherings on earth, attracting millions of Muslims from every continent to the holy cities of Makkah and Madina in the Kingdom of Saudi…
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The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday, with more than 1.5 million pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia from across the world. Saudi officials said the influx comes as the region remains on…
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Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have urged pilgrims to take preventive measures against high temperatures. This is coming a few hours before the commencement of this year’s Hajj rites. Security forces have also started…
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The Saudi Arabia authorities have announced the completion of extensive preparations for the Hajj season, deploying 22,000 workers, and 88,000 waste units. The deployment also includes smart technologies and operational systems aimed…
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The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the upcoming Umrah season calendar, outlining key dates and electronic services related to visas, contracts, and pilgrim arrivals. The ministry made the calendar…
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The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (KSPWA) has successfully airlifted 1,158 intending pilgrims from the state to Medina, Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 Hajj. The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Mallam Ibrahim Makarfi, disclosed this…
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