
Millions of Muslim Pilgrims Gather in Mecca for Hajj
Millions of Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Mecca for the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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Millions of Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Mecca for the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Putrajaya advises Muslim pilgrims to be cautious of suspicious offers related to 'badal haji' services, as the government continues to monitor potential scams.

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Thousands of Muslim pilgrims from various Nigerian states, including Jigawa, Plateau, and Ogun, have begun their journey to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Additionally, tens of thousands of Bangladeshi pilgrims have also reached Saudi Arabia for the religious observance.
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced May 6, 7, and 8 as the departure dates for intending Hajj pilgrims from Kwara to the Holy Land.

Ogun Airport in Nigeria is preparing for its first international operation, which will involve airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

A member of the Kaduna State Special Hajj Committee, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, has alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, selectively applied his 2015 ban on government-sponsored pilgrimages, effectively halting sponsorship for Christian pilgrims while continuing support for Muslim pilgrims under alternative classifications. The post Pilgrimage: El-Rufai’s 2015 ban affected only Christian pilgrims — Sheikh Maraya appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ogun State's Gateway Airport has commenced its first international flight, transporting 345 Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj exercise.
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed that 1,714 pilgrims from the state will perform the 2026 Hajj, with details on flight dates, costs, and preparations provided.

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Saudi Arabia has implemented a new 90-day health insurance policy to enhance healthcare coverage for millions of Muslim pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah, specifically offering emergency health coverage.