Hajj Updates

07/10/2025

An bukaci mutan da aka dorawa alhakin rage kudin aikin Hajjin shekarar 2026 da suduba yuwuar rage kudin zuwa miliyan hudu kwatankwacin rabin kudin kujerar da a aka ambata a baya.

Sheikh Tijjani Bala Kalarawi ya bukaci hakan a zantawarsa da manema labarai a jihar Kano.

Acewarsa hakan zai bayar da dama ga alummar Musulmi masu shirin zuwa kasar Saudiyya domin yin ibadar aikin Hajjin na shekarar 2026.

Hakan ya biyo bayan umarnin da shugaban Kasa Bola Ahmad Tinubu ya bayar ga Hukumar Kula da Aikin Hajii ta Najeriya NAHCON kan rage kudin kujerar aikin Hajjin shekarar 2026 da ta sanar da ya kai sama da Naira Miliya Takwas.

Tijjani Bala yace rage kudin zuwa miliyan hudu zai taimaki alummar Musulmi sanan zai bayar da damar kara samun yawan alhazai a wannan shekara fiye da shekarar da ta gabata.

Idan za a iya tunawa Sheikh Tijjani Bala Kalarawi ya taba yin kira ga shugaban Kasa Tinubu kan ya kan ya rage kudin kujerar da kaso hamsin kamar yadda ya yi ga mabiya addinin Kirista.

02/07/2025

NAHCON Concludes 2025 Hajj Return Operations as Last Flight Departs for Kaduna

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the 2025 Hajj exercise. The final flight departed Jeddah today at 10:30am approximately carrying 88 pilgrims back to Kaduna State plus one from Katsina. The return leg operation spanned 20 days after commencing on 13th of June.

In his farewell address to the pilgrims, the Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullah Saleh Usman, expressed profound gratitude to Allah for granting Nigerian a smooth and successful Hajj exercise. He attributed this success to the spirit of unity and cooperation demonstrated by State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards officials, airline operators and other service providers, as well as obedience of the pilgrims to laid down guidelines.

The Chairman urged the returning pilgrims to continue praying for Nigeria to overcome its challenges and to remember the nation’s leaders in their prayers. He also reminded them that Hajj serves as an opportunity to build meaningful relationships which foster peace and harmony, therefore Professor Usman encouraged them to sustain the ties of friendships they established during their pilgrimage.

The Chairman flanked by Commissioner Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, Secretary of the Commission, Dr Mustapha Alli, Special Assistant to the President Ameen Amshi and other NAHCON staff prayed for their safe journey back to Nigeria.
He reassured that NAHCON will continue to improvement in its mandate for Nigerian pilgrims in line with global best practices.

Fatima Sanda Usara,
Assistant Director Information and Publication,
For Chairman/CEO NAHCON.
2/7/2025

27/06/2025

Hajj 2025 NAHCON Confirms Shift in Final Pilgrims’ Return Flight

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) wishes to inform the public, particularly 2025 Hajj pilgrims, their families and stakeholders, that the return leg Hajj airlift operations has improved significantly with carriers securing an increase in slot allocations.

Nigeria’s carriers have since 22nd June been allocated up to seven flights per day at the ratio of 2-2-2-1. The general pace of operations had been slower than anticipated due to post Hajj airspace congestion and flight cancellations for various reasons.

However, despite the increase in slots, the return airlift of pilgrims may not be concluded by June 28th as earlier projected. This may not be possible until Tuesday, 2nd July 2025- approximately six days away, barring any further unforeseen disruptions.

Out of the total 41,668 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, over 27, 316 have already been transported back to Nigeria. This number excludes multitudes that returned to the country through regular flights due to their urgent demands at home.

Of the remaining number of pilgrims, Max Air has 6,019 with aircraft capacity of 1,120 daily having two wide bodied aircraft with 560 seats each.

UMZA Aviation Services is left with 4,850 passengers divided between two aircraft with 484 seats capacity and 312 totaling 796.

FlyNas has 2,480 pilgrims left with a carriage capacity of 819 passengers daily.

Air Peace is left with 1, 635 pilgrims with an aircraft of 315.

NAHCON remains determined to facilitate the earliest possible return for all pilgrims.

Fatima Sanda Usara,
Assistant Director, Information and Publication,
For Chairman/CEO NAHCON

22/06/2025

Salam,
Today 22/06/2025, Flynas flight XY9084 departed Jeddah to Sokoto @ 06:27hrs with 423 Pilgrims and 6 Officials.
Zamfara= 422; Sokoto=1
Total Airlift = 15,232
Total Flights = 36

Today 22/06/2025, Max Air flight VM273 departed Jeddah to Bauchi @ 07:17hrs with 551 Plateau Pilgrims and 7 Officials.
Total Airlift = 15,783
Total Flights = 37

Today 22/06/2025, Flynas flight XY9024 departed Jeddah to Lagos @ 09:45hrs with 235 Pilgrims and 129 Officials.
Lagos=232; Borno=3
Total Airlift = 16,018
Total Flights = 38

Today 22/06/2025, Max Air flight VM2006 departed Jeddah to Kano @ 13:30hrs with 549 Kano Pilgrims and 11 Officials.
Total Airlift = 16,567
Total Flights = 39

Today 22/06/2025, Air peace flight APK7911 departed Jeddah to Ilorin @ 18:25hrs with 311 Pilgrims and 5 Officials.
Ondo=100, Ekiti=205, Borno=1
Total Airlift = 16,878
Total Flights =40

Source: NAHCON Command and Control Center Makkah

07/06/2025

Fire Incident at Pilgrims’ Hotel on Shari Mansur Street – No Casualties Reported

Hajj 2025 : NAHCON Speaks on Fire Incident at Pilgrims’ Hotel in Makka

Fire Incident at Pilgrims’ Hotel on Shari Mansur Street – No Casualties Reported

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) regrets to inform the public of a fire incident that occurred earlier today, Saturday, 7th June 2025, around 12:00 noon (KSA time), at one of the hotels accommodating Nigerian pilgrims on Shari Mansur Street in Makkah.

The affected hotel, Imaratus Sanan, was hosting about 484 pilgrims from six Nigerian Private Tour Operator Companies. Thankfully, no lives were lost, and all pilgrims are safely in Mina. Immediate emergency response by Saudi authorities and the hotel management helped to contain the fire swiftly and prevent it from spreading all over the building.

Following the incident, the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, alongside Commissioner Policy Personnel Management and Finance, Alhaji Aliu Abdulrazak and Deputy Makkah Coordinator, Director Alidu Shutti promptly visited the location to assess the situation and ensure that the welfare of the affected pilgrims is prioritized.

Expressing concern during the visit, Professor Abdullahi ordered for immediate relocation of the affected pilgrims to a new accommodation. He commiserated with the affected pilgrims, assuring that the Commission will provide every possible support within its capacity to cushion the impact of the incident.

The Chairman thanked Almighty Allah that no life was lost in this unfortunate incident, promising that NAHCON will work with the affected Tour Operators to ensure that pilgrims are relocated and provided with the necessary assistance. The Chairman and his team have already inspected the new building and concluded arrangement for the pilgrims’ resettlement.

The Chairman and Commissioner PPMF appreciated the prompt response of the Saudi emergency services and the cooperation of the hotel staff in managing the situation.

Further updates will be communicated as necessary.

Fatima Sanda Usara
Assistant Director, Information and Publications Division
For Chairman CEO
NAHCON

07/06/2025

06/06/2025

Kalli yadda Mina take a yau bayan Alhazai sun yi jifa na farko.

06/06/2025

Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims Participate in 2025 Hajj

A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims participated in the 2025 Hajj season (1446H), according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics.



The report shows that 1,506,576 pilgrims came from outside Saudi Arabia, while 166,654 were internal pilgrims, comprising citizens and residents. In terms of gender distribution, 877,841 were male and 795,389 were female.



Air travel remained the dominant mode of arrival, with 1,435,017 pilgrims entering the Kingdom through airports. Others arrived via land (66,465) and seaports (5,094).



The pilgrims represented 171 different nationalities, reflecting the global nature of the religious gathering. Additionally, 314,337 pilgrims benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative, which streamlines travel and entry processes from selected countries.



The figures highlight a successful return to pre-pandemic participation levels and reaffirm Saudi Arabia’s commitment to facilitating a smooth and secure Hajj for Muslims worldwide.

06/06/2025

Eid al-Adha Message from NAHCON Chairman

All praise belong to Allah, for the privilege of witnessing another eid-al-adha; the celebration of sacrifice. On behalf of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), I heartily congratulate all Muslims on the occasion. We especially congratulate the fortunate pilgrims who witnessed the Day of Arafat. May Allah accept your prayers and sacrifices and those of other Muslims too.

As we celebrate this day, I enjoin our Muslim faithfuls to remember the essence of the Hajj period and to imbibe the lessons contained in the exercise. Remember the trust in Allah that Sayyidatuna Hajara had that brought the existence of Zamzam. Remember the Sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim made in abandoning his family in the desert alone in the care of Allah and how Allah rewarded that obedience with the boisterous town of Makkah. See how the reward of trust in Allah led to surplus blessings in foods and security in a desert land as a rewarding response to Prophet Ibrahim’s supplication. Trust in Allah, obedience to leadership and discipline will make communities and nations prosper.

In celebrating the success of Hajj so far, let me start by appreciating the cooperation and orderly conduct of Nigerian pilgrims throughout this Hajj exercise. Their patience and discipline have been remarkable. This made NAHCON’s job easier.

We in NAHCON also extend our appreciation to the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards. Their support and excellent organization of pilgrims have contributed greatly to the success of the operations.

To our dedicated NAHCON staff, many of whom were serving pilgrims even while in the state of ihram, your sacrifice is noted, and your reward is with Allah.

To our Board Members and all our Ad-hoc staff, we are grateful for your tireless commitment and patience in serving the guests of Allah.

We cannot fail to acknowledge the strong support of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. Their backing has been instrumental in the smooth running of this year’s Hajj operations.

We also commend the excellent services witnessed in the Mashair: Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. We assure the public that NAHCON is committed to doing even better, with the right cooperation and continued support from all stakeholders.

As we mark Eid, we bring good news: the return journey for Nigerian pilgrims will begin on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. The first flights will include pilgrims from Imo State with Air Peace, Bauchi State with Max Air, and Kebbi and Sokoto States with Flynas. We urge the first batch pilgrims to be ready for their return trip and pray for a smooth return leg operation for all our pilgrims.

Eid Mubarak once again. May Allah accept our Hajj, our sacrifices, and our prayers.

Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman
Chairman/CEO
NAHCON
6/6/2025

06/06/2025

Hajj 2025: Lagos State pilgrims perform throwing of pebbles at Jamarat

1,315 pilgrims from Lagos State have joined others presently in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, to perform the stoning of pebbles at the Jamarat. This very important rituals of the holy pilgrimage takes place today, Friday (10th Dhul-Hijjah).

The pilgrims, having stopped over at Musdalifah on their way from Arafah, observed Solatul Magrib and Isha before leaving in the early hours of Friday to their tent in Mina to drop their luggage, take a brief rest before proceeding to the Jamarat for the pebbles throwing exercise.

In line with the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, the exercise would run consecutively from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th Dhul-Hijjah. During the first day (day 10) pilgrims threw seven pebbles at the last wall (father) while they would throw seven at each of the three walls (21 pebbles) on day two and three (11th and 12th) respectively.

The three walls signified the points where Prophet Ibrahim (ASW), his wife (Ajarah) and Ismail (son)
rejected Satan's persuasion for them to renege from fulfilling the promise of slaughtering Prophet Ismail for Allah's sake.

Some of the pilgrims while reflecting on the significance of the exercise, expressed their willingness to change their ways of life by obeying Allah's commandments and refrain from committing sins, going forward.

The State pilgrims were led by some members of the Ulamau and Hajj guides, among which were Alh. Semiu Olojeola, Alh. Idris Akanni (More Blessings) and Alh. Kehinde Ayuba, to mention just but few.

Taofeek Lawal
Public Affairs Officer

05/06/2025

📸 | The National Prayer on the plains of Arafah, orgnised by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)