This year’s hajj drew around 1.8 million pilgrims, 1.6 million of them from abroad, according to Saudi authorities.

“Genuine love and compassion towards one another are the cornerstones of a harmonious society, as evident in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who said, “None of you will have faith until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself” (Sahih Bukhari).

Clad in white, worshippers began arriving at dawn for the most gruelling day of the annual rites, ascending the rocky, 70-metre (230-foot) hill where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have given his last sermon.

However, it is essential to remember that the spirit of Eid-Adha is not diminished by the absence of material wealth or ram. This festival is an opportunity to celebrate faith, family, and the spirit of sacrifice, regardless of financial capacity.

“We want to assured all the pilgrims that they would be accommodated in ‘Tent B plus’ which gives substantial comfort with provision of bed spread, pillow, duvet, rechargeable hand-fan, umbrella and finger counter to be taken away by them as gift.”

The event was held Monday in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the hajj rites, which begin Friday, June 14.

The hospital is renowned for its high standards in maternal, neonatal, and pediatric care, and it regularly handles several childbirth cases during the Hajj season, providing them with the utmost attention and care.

The statement added that, the deceased has been buried according to Islamic rites, his death now account for three pilgrims from Kebbi state, one female and two males so far before the commencement of hajj rituals of 2024 hajj exercise.

“The leadership of Jaiz family is fully aware of the tough time most of our people are going through. Despite our great country having the largest economy and population in Africa, most of our people have limited opportunities.”

“Despite the weak chances of rain falling on the Holy Sites, it is possible for thunderclouds to form on the Taif highlands, and it is not unlikely that their impact will extend to the Holy Sites, especially the active, fast-moving downdrafts that raise dirt and dust, and the potential humidity level may reach 60 percent.”

“Secondly, when you talk about National Development, MSSN being a student organization encourages learning. It discourages illiteracy and ignorance.”

“Pension should be increased in every five years, it is in constitutional that our pension should be reviewed every five years. It is not something new, the provisions provide that if the workers have any increase in their salaries, it should reflect also on pensioners’ payroll.”

The Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara bade the Rivers State contingent farewell at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa on Tuesday. Governor Fubara admonished the pilgrims to be law abiding and to pray for the state as well as for Nigeria.

“Without NAHCON’s intervention, please note that Saudi Arabian authorities would not have accommodated further visa processing for any category of Nigerian pilgrim up to this period.”

Saudi Arabia said the hajj will start on June 14 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon Thursday evening…