Hajj: Nusuk card mandatory for pilgrims to enter Makkah

Muscat : Pilgrims will not be permitted to enter Makkah unless they hold a Nusuk card, confirming their Hajj permit. Oman Hajj Mission said in a statement :"The Oman Hajj Mission reminds you and emphasises the importance of wearing your Nusuk card, …

Gov Yusuf to lead Kano pilgrims to 2025 Hajj

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced that he will personally lead Kano State pilgrims to the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, pledging a spiritually rewarding and well-coordinated pilgrimage for all participants. Speaking during a Hajj demonstration exercise …

Over 400 Ghanaian Pilgrims Begin 2025 Hajj Journey from Tamale

The first group of Ghanaian Muslims embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has departed for Saudi Arabia, marking the start of this year’s sacred journey. A total of 425 pilgrims from Ghana’s five northern regions flew directly from Tamale’s Yakubu Tali …

Oman Hajj Mission urges pilgrims to wear Nusuk card in Holy Land

Muscat – In an official statement, the Mission stressed that the Nusuk card – issued by licensed Hajj companies – must be worn at all times throughout the pilgrimage. The card serves as an official confirmation that the holder has a valid Hajj permit and …

2025 Hajj: Ogun first batch of intending pilgrims arrives Medina, Saudi Arabia

The first batch of intending pilgrims from Ogun state has arrived Medina, Saudi Arabia. They arrived at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina, Saudi Arabia at exactly 12.45 am. The intending pilgrims who left the Muritala Muhammed …

2025 Hajj: Jigawa announces date for pilgrims’ airlift to Saudi Arabia

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board (JSPWB) has announced that it will commence the airlifting of its first batch of prospective pilgrims on 18 May to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. The Director-General of the Board, Ahamed Umar Labbo, made …

Owerri makes history: Inaugural Hajj flight from South-East Nigeria takes off, by Shafii Sani Mohammed

A new chapter in Nigeria’s religious and aviation history was written last week Friday as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, hosted the first-ever Hajj inaugural flight from the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria. …

Over 38,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj  

A total of 38,570 Bangladeshi pilgrims, including management personnel, have reached Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year. Some 4,564 pilgrims have travelled under government management, while 34,006 have arrived through private Hajj agencies. The …

Hajj Flights To Be Resumed From Srinagar Airport On May 14

First Group of Sri Lankan Pilgrims Departs for Hajj 2025

The first group of 47 Sri Lankan pilgrims departed for Makkah on May 11 aboard an Air Arabia flight, marking the beginning of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage season for the country. A farewell ceremony was held at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), …