Hajj

2022 Hajj: We’re Sorry We Failed You – NAHCON To Pilgrims

July 10, 2022 11:11 am

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) while reacting to the numerous illeguarities associated with this years Hajj session has admitted that it owes some deep and unreserved regrets to the entire pilgrims to the 2022 Hajj for the numerous hardships and disappointments that had been experienced during outbound airlift operations to the holy land.

The Commission, in a statement which had been signed by its acting Director, Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara,had revealed that it was also offering similar apologies to the federal government of Nigeria, State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Private Tour Operators, and the general public for any …

Saudi Embrace Online Registration For Hajj To Combat Scams

June 14, 2022 4:53 am

Saudi Arabian authorities have disclosed that it would henceforth require that would-be hajj pilgrims from many Western countries apply for visas via a government portal online, a move which is intended to crack down on ‘fake’ travel agencies, officials told reporters on Tuesday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the new system was put in place as the kingdom concludes preparations to welcome 850,000 Muslims from abroad for the annual hajj after two years during which pilgrims not already in Saudi Arabia were barred because of Covid pandemic restrictions.

It applies to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, …

Pilgrimage: Nigeria Confirms Cancellation Of 2021 Hajj

June 13, 2021 4:57 am

The federal government has confirmed and accepted the report of the cancellation of the 2021 Hajj for international pilgrims.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in a statement issued yesterday, disclosed that its officials in Saudi Arabia have confirmed the cancellation which was reported by state television and radio stations in the Kingdom.

According to the reports, it was revealed that Saudi Arabia is now limiting the annual Muslim spiritual rites to only 60,000 pilgrims open to only Saudi citizens and foreigners residing in the country as a precaution to obviate the spread of COVID-19.