Hajj
Hajj 2025: Plateau State Pilgrim Dies in Makkah from Diabetes Complications
A female pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after suffering complications related to diabetes, Okay.ng reports....
“Irreligious Acts”: NASFAT Slams Nigerian Pilgrims Behavior in Mecca
The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has strongly condemned the disrespectful behavior of some Nigerian Muslim pilgrims during the lesser hajj in Mecca,...
EFCC Arraigns Travel Agency Boss Over Alleged N144m Hajj Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Mustapha Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MB Lugga Global Travels and Tours Limited,...
NAHCON Announces No Hajj Subsidy for Pilgrims in 2025
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that the Federal Government will not provide a subsidised exchange rate for pilgrims’ Hajj...
Saudi Arabia Announces Sighting of Dhul Hijjah Crescent, Hajj to Commence June 14
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, marking the beginning of the 12th month of the Islamic lunar...
2024 Hajj: Nigerian Pilgrim Decries Poor Food Quality in Saudi Arabia Despite N8m Fee
Pilgrims attending the 2024 Hajj in Saudi Arabia have expressed dissatisfaction with the poor quality and limited quantity of food being served, despite...
Hajj 2024: Kano Announces N500,000 Subsidy for State Pilgrims Amid Fare Hike
The Kano State Government has taken decisive action in response to the recent surge in hajj fares, approving a subsidy of N500,000 for...
Hajj 2023: Airlines Accept $250 Fare Increase – NAHCON
The chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Zikrullah Hassan, has revealed that the airlines approved for transporting pilgrims to Saudi Arabia have...
Hajj 2019: First batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns
The first batch of Nigerian pilgrims have arrived the country on Saturday. Okay.ng learnt that Lagos state pilgrims arrived at Murtala Muhammed International...