Ahead of 2027 Hajj exercise, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 3,600 seats to Kano state for next pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Besides, Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed August 25, 2026 deadline for the submission of valid international passports for data capturing.

The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this and new Saudi Arabia time on Hajj 2027 at a press conference.

Matawalle explained that the revised deadline was necessary to enable the Board to complete the registration, enrolment, documentation and other preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage within the stipulated timeframe.

According to him, the decision was particularly important in view of the anticipated closure of the Saudi Arabian Hajj registration server towards the end of August.

He warned that any registered intending pilgrim who failed to submit a valid international passport on or before August 25 might not be allocated a Hajj seat.

“Any registered intending pilgrim who fails to submit his or her valid international passport on or before 25 August 2026 may not be allocated a Hajj seat,” he said.

The Director-General stressed that the Board would not be responsible for any consequences arising from an intending pilgrim’s failure to comply with the directive within the stipulated period.

He therefore appealed to intending pilgrims, their families and relevant stakeholders to take the announcement seriously and ensure full compliance before the deadline.

Matawalle said timely submission of the required documents was critical to the successful completion of the Hajj registration and documentation process.

He also called on the media to give the announcement wide publicity to ensure that the information reached all registered intending pilgrims across the state, particularly those in rural communities.

The Director-General assured the people of Kano that the Board remained committed to providing necessary guidance and support to intending pilgrims and ensuring a well-organised, efficient and successful 2027 Hajj operation.