Given the early release of the 2024 calendar of events by the Saudi ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society organization that monitors Hajj and Umrah activities in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, has advised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to begin the registration of intending 2024 hajj pilgrims immediately. 

In line with its uniqueness and pace setting  drive,  the leadership of Nasrul lahil fatih Society NASFAT, celebrated and honoured  the best graduating student  and record breaking Muslimah in the department of Law at the Lagos State University for the year 2023,  Aminat Yussuf. 

The Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency, Ambassador Yahya Lawal has described Lagos State pilgrims as one of the most disciplined States in the ongoing Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is on the longest Arab space mission on the International Space Station, has shared an image of the holy city of Mecca from space, along with a message to the Muslim faithful. Al Neyadi shared the photo via his verified Twitter handle on today (Tuesday – Arafat Day).  In […]

Some Nigerian pilgrims have been stranded as a result of shortage of tents in Saudi Arabia.

Some pilgrims from Osun state observing the 2023 hajj in Saudi Arabia have protested over the poor quality of food allegedly served by the State Pilgrims Welfare Board.

The story of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) is a fascinating story of faith (Iman) and sacrifice (Dhahiyyah/Layyah) that has been re-told across generations.

Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted 3,655 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise.

Nigeria has appealed to the Saudi Arabian Government to increase its Hajj Pilgrims’ quota, in view of the increase in demand for Hajj seats from Nigerians wishing to undertake the religious journey.

The Jaiz Charity and Development Foundation has held its first zakat distribution in Ogun State, disbursing N5 million zakat in cash and equipment to 29 beneficiaries. 

The 2023 hajj season which commenced 27 days ago is about to climax with the assemblage of close to three million Muslims on the mount Arafat in about 12 days from now. Although the Saudi authorities have not confirmed the specific date of Arafat but with the calculation of the Dhul-Qadah which will end in two to three days from now, the ninth of the following month is always the day of Arafat.

The Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahaya Lawal, has commended the Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan for his vision and all-inclusive style of management in monitoring the organization of the Hajj airlift, describing this year;s hajj operation as very outstanding.

The Lagos State Government through its Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has airlifted a total of 2,379 intending pilgrims comprising of 994 males and 1,385 females to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage exercise, so far.

In its less than a year of operation, Hajj Panorama, foremost news platform solely dedicated to the coverage of hajj and related matters has not, for once, been found unbelievable.

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, has expressed satisfaction on the state of facilities at the Kaduna Hajj camp, put in place by the Federal Airport Authority, Kaduna for the smooth airlifting of pilgrims from the state and environs.