NAHCON announces travel date for Nigerian pilgrims

  • The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the date the first set of Nigerian pilgrims will be transported to Saudi Arabia
  • The commission noted that there will be changes to this year’s schedule, revealing plans to make a stop at Madinah
  • NAHCON urged all concerned stakeholders to work diligently and together to ensure this year’s Hajj is a success

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the first set of pilgrims will be airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on May 15.

The commission made public that a total of 65,500 Nigerians will participate in this year’s annual holy pilgrimage.