The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, says it has transported 33,818 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in 80 flights operations from May 26 to June 8.
NAHCON’s Coordinator in Madina, Ibrahim Mahmud acknowledged this at a information convention on Thursday in Madina, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mr Mahmud, who stated the pilgrims have been accommodated in 31 lodges, added that 10,386 pilgrims had moved to Makkah, to proceed with the subsequent section of the Hajj ritual.
He stated the fee had established a Central Clinic in Madina as a part of efforts to offer efficient healthcare providers to the pilgrims, including that it additionally arrange three clinic outposts in strategic areas to take care of the well being wants of the pilgrims.
“As at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, a total of 80 flights conveying 33,818 pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and they were all accommodated in 31 hotels.
“Pilgrims have been performing their prayers in the Prophet’s mosque and visiting some religious and historical places in Madina,” he stated.
The coordinator assured that the fee was working assiduously in the direction of addressing some challenges arising from pilgrims’ lodging and feeding.
He stated the fee beforehand encountered challenges with pilgrims’ lodging and feeding, including that every part had been addressed.
Mr Mahmud reiterated the dedication of the management of the NAHCON in the direction of guaranteeing that the pilgrims carry out their Hajj rites with ease, whereas staying the minimal attainable days in Saudi Arabia.
The News Agency of Nigeria reviews that 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims; the 36 states and the FCT Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Boards, companies and tour operators are anticipated to hitch different Muslims from all over the world to carry out this yr’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
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