President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, performed the lesser Hajj (Umrah) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during which he prayed for God’s divine guidance in leading Nigeria. Disclosing President Tinubu’s mission to the Holy Land for the Umrah, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Aziz, on his verified X handle, said the President had embarked on the Islamic rite after the completion of his official duties in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, where he participated in the Saudi-African Summit. According to him, during this spiritual journey, the President…
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2024 Hajj: Eealier preparations determines choice of location in Masha’er – Saudi authorities.
By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir, Makkah. As the 2023 Hajj exercise gradually comes to a close with the schedule return flight of pilgrims beginning on Thursday, the Saudi Arabia authorities said early preparations by the missions of the various nations, would determine choice of locations at Masha’er for the 2024 Hajj. The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah stated this at a ceremony to mark the end of 2023 Hajj Exercise at Headquarters of the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry in Makkah. During his speech at the…
Read MoreCovid-19: NAHCON urges intending Umrah pilgrims to abide by Saudi’s regulations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged intending Umrah pilgrims and licenced Tour Operators to abide by the regulations laid down by the Saudi Authority for successful participation in Umrah for external pilgrims. The Head, Public Affairs of NAHCON, Fatima Usara, made the call in a statement in Abuja. “NAHCON enjoins licensed Umrah operators and the pilgrims to be abreast with the Saudi Arabian’s regulations and guidelines for the performance of the pilgrimage, especially with regards to precautionary measures detailed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “As in…
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