Hajj 2024
8 Mar
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has sought the cooperation of the Port Health Service (PHS) Lagos State office, in the area of vaccination and prompt issuance of the yellow card for the intending pilgrims that would be performing the Y2024 Hajj and Umrah exercises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the state.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday warned intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj against hiding prohibited items in their luggage while departing for Saudi Arabia.
21 Jan
The Managing Director (MD)/CEO of Hajj Mabrur, Alhaji Abdul Hameed Solate, has expressed optimism that the new Saudi Arabian policy on Hajj 2024 would sanitise the hajj industry and reduce fraudulent activities perpetrated by unregistered private operators.
12 Jan
Although, the beginning of the famous months of Hajj (Shawwal, Dhul-Qa’dah and Dhul-Hijjah) is about 90 days away (today being the end of JumaadaThanni – 30/06/1445AH), the breeze of Hajj 2024 is blowing across Nigeria and globally.
5 Jan
The Arewa New Agenda (ANA) led by Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi has launched an advocacy campaign aimed at enhancing access to Hajj 2024 for Nigerian Muslims. This initiative highlights critical issues surrounding the cost and accessibility of the sacred pilgrimage, advocating for measures to ease financial burdens faced by intending pilgrims. ANA's effort according to…
2 Jan
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended pilgrims' registration for 2024 hajj following the low turnout of intended participants to meet the initial deadline. Barring any last-minute changes, NAHCON has set 31 January 2024, as the new date to provide an additional opportunity for individuals to participate in the sacred pilgrimage. NAHCON spokesperson…
26 Dec 2023
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the window for remittance of 2024 hajj deposit will come to an end by December 31, 2023. Going by this estimate, intending pilgrims who fail to meet the deadline set to pay the initial N4.5 million may risk losing the golden opportunity to perform next year’s pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Worthy of…
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