2024 hajj pilgrims

Muslim pilgrims perform the farewell circumambulation or "tawaf", circling seven times around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on June 18, 2024 at the end of the annual hajj pilgrimage. (Photo by AFP)

Loved ones search for missing as hajj death toll passes 900

Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. Relatives scoured hospitals and
2 weeks ago
Nigerian pilgrims going for the Hajj board a Saudi-bound plane. The VP of the NYCN has expressed strong support for NAHCON, urging Nigerians to recognise the Commission's efforts in organising the Hajj pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims.
[FILE] Nigerian pilgrims going for the Hajj board a Saudi-bound plane. The VP of the NYCN has expressed strong support for NAHCON, urging Nigerians to recognise the Commission's efforts in organising the Hajj pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims.

Transportation of intending pilgrims begins May 23 in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Agency said that the transportation of intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj will begin on May 23. The Deputy Director, Public Relations,
2 months ago