Tag: Hajj 2025

NAHCON said the 19 states that requested reconciliation of pilgrims’ Hajj fare refunds have been duly settled.

The final flight departed Jeddah on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., carrying 88 Kaduna pilgrims and one pilgrim from Katsina.

NAHCON cited high demand for air slots from other countries as the reason for the slow airlift of Nigerian pilgrims.

"The first flights will include pilgrims from Imo State with Air Peace, Bauchi State with Max Air, and Kebbi and ...

The Commission consoled those affected by the visa closure and urged them to have faith, knowing that Hajj is an ...

Mina serves as the location for two fundamental Hajj rituals which include Ramy al-Jamarat (stoning of the devil) and Yawm ...

NAHCON's control Unit said 41,218 pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia in 102 trips.

The pilgrims were airlifted Thursday, by Max Air airline 747 plane at about 01:51 a.m Nigerian time.

The Amirul Hajj and Emir of Kauru, Ya’u Shehu Usman, admonished the pilgrims to adhere to Islamic teachings and the ...

Ms Usara also said NAHCON's advance team arrived in Owerri on Wednesday to monitor preparations for the event.

The team, comprising key operational staff and National Medical Team senior members, departed Abuja on Monday.

NAHCON said the 2025 Hajj operation is on course, and it will not be distracted from its mandate to serve ...

The team which is headed by Dr Bello Jamoh, will conduct comprehensive pre-departure health screenings at the Mando Hajj Transit ...

The statement said the appointments were made in recognition of their distinguished records of hard work, commitment, patriotism, trustworthiness, and ...

The approval came following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf ...

Nigerians intending to go for Hajj are required to get vaccinated from Meningococcal Meningitis, Yello Fever, polio and seasonal Influenza ...

"Given the global health landscape ranging from meningitis outbreaks to polio concerns, it is imperative we meet and exceed Saudi ...

VIP management was one of the major challenges encountered during the 2024 Hajj.

Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to delivering a successful Hajj 2025 for Nigerian pilgrims.

NAHCON said its decision to engage a supplementary provider was driven by the need to meet stringent Saudi deadlines and ...

"I called on the chief executives of States Pilgrims board to expedite remittances to the commission to enable early preparations, ...