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The Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan (second left), during the review, of the harmonised guidelines for the National Medical Team in Abuja As the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) awaits further communication on specific measures and organisational plans for the 2021 Hajj exercise, the commission has enjoined the leadership of the National Medical Team and representatives of States Pilgrims Welfare Boards of the Federation to review and adopt harmonised guidelines for the National Medical Team. The Commissioner of Planning, Research, Statistics and Library Services, Sheikh Sulaiman Momoh, said the commission is particular about the health of the pilgrims with regards to the pandemic, which has affected the whole world.
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has prayed for the blessings of the month of Ramadan to bring solutions to the country’s numerous challenges.
NAHCON also sought divine intervention for global peace, tranquility and end to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), to enable participation of international pilgrims in 2021 hajj.
In his Sallah message, Chairman of NAHCON, Zikrullah Hassan, prayed for God’s special guidance and assistance in resident Muhammadu Buhari administration. x
“When we recall that millions were not this lucky to exist from the last Ramadan to date, we realise how fortunate we are to remain among the living. May all our acts of worship be accepted and our shortcomings be expiated through the special mercy of Allah.
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has declared that the news emanating from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that Hajj will hold this year is glad tidings to it and the Muslim world.
The commission, according to a statement, signed by its Head, Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara, made available to
Tribune Online, on Monday in Abuja, expressed optimism that international pilgrims would be allowed to participate in the 2021 Hajj exercise.
“The news from Saudi Arabia that 2021 Hajj will hold bears glad tidings for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and indeed the entire Muslim world.
“Although no mention was made on the admissibility of foreign pilgrims for the Hajj season in the brief piece of information released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday, 9th May, yet, the Commission holds high optimism that the custodians of the two Haramain will open their doors for international pilgrimage this year,” Usara stated.
A picture taken June 23, 2020 shows a few worshippers performing al-Fajr prayer at the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca. – Saudi Arabia held a “very limited” in 2020, with pilgrims already in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual. (Photo by STR / AFP)
Saudi Arabia authorities Sunday said Hajj 2021 will hold amidst special conditions relating to health protocols and safety measures against COVID-19. x
A release from the Hajj and Umrah Ministry said the annual spiritual exercise “will go ahead this year with all the health, security and regulatory standards and regulations in place in order to preserve the health and wellbeing of the pilgrims.”
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed optimistism that Nigeria would be given slots for the 2021 Hajj.
Mrs Fatima Usara, NAHCON Head of Public Affairs, stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja while reacting to the announcement by Saudi Authorities that this year’s Hajj would hold.
Usara said,” the news from Saudi Arabia that 2021 Hajj will hold bears glad tidings for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and indeed the entire Muslim world. x
“Although no mention was made on the admissibility of foreign pilgrims for the Hajj season in the brief piece of information released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday May 9, yet.