2017 Hajj: Plateau state announces death of one pilgrim
Over a thousand pilgrims from the state performed the annual pilgrimage.
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Over a thousand pilgrims from the state performed the annual pilgrimage.
Arrangements are being made to get the pilgrim a new passport.
NAHCON completes airlift of all Nigerian pilgrims back to the country
About 42,126 Nigerian pilgrims have already returned.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria had earlier disclosed that altogether seven Nigerian pilgrims died while performing the Hajj.
The symbolic stoning of the devil is a rite performed by Muslims during the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Officials say despite the deaths, the exercise has been peaceful and smooth.
Pilgrims were on Wednesday transported to Mina from Makkah.
A civil defence spokesperson, Nayef al-Sharif, said no casualties were reported in the fire.
About 37,388 Nigerian pilgrims for the 2017 hajj have been transported.
FAAN said three airlines were licenced to airlift Abuja pilgrims.
The extension became necessary to enable the intending pilgrims more time to pay the outstanding balance.
The firm offers a fare lower than those approved by NAHCON.
The State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, commissions and agencies are to collect the sums and remit same to the designated accounts.
Kano State got the highest allocation of 6,602 seats, while Imo State got the lowest allocation with 47 seats.
“By this success too, pilgrims will pay between 500 to 900 Riyals less for 2017 Hajj in Makkah.”
Good negotiation can bring down hajj fairs, an official said.
