Hajj By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, May18,2026. Saudi 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 at improving safety, cleanliness and services for pilgrims across the holy sites. The preparationsContinue Reading
By The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has declared November, 2025 as the deadline for payment of the N8.5m initial deposit for the 2026 Hajj exercise by intending pilgrims wishing to perform the holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hon. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. OlanrewajuContinue Reading
By Iyiola Olalere The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of sales of form and payment of initial deposit for the 2026 Hajj Holy Pilgrimage exercise. This was disclosed by the Board Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, in a statement issued by the Public Affairs unit,Continue Reading
Saudi Arabian authorities have arrested a Nigerian man for filming comedy skits during the Hajj pilgrimage. The arrest highlights the strict regulations in place during the sacred event, where activities considered disruptive or inappropriate are not tolerated. The man was reportedly caught shooting comedic content that officials deemed disrespectfulContinue Reading
By Quasim Lawal Calabar (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The cross state Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has charged the 21 Muslim pilgrims from his state to be good ambassador of the state and Nigeria while performing their Hajj rites in the holy cities of meccah and medina Governor Otu gave theContinue Reading
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request by pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to Mecca to ease the financial processes for the pilgrims. This followed the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalfContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured 52,544 spaces for state pilgrims camps and reserved 16,263 slots for tour operators to enable Nigerian pilgrims perform 2025 Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia. Hajia Fatima Usara, Assistant Director, NAHCON Information and Publications Division, disclosed this in herContinue Reading
By Dr. Mariam V. Lawal. Every year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred journeys of Hajj and Umrah, but the physical and mental demands of the journey can be daunting. Many pilgrims arrive unprepared for the spiritual journey in terms of maintaining their health and wellness duringContinue Reading
