President offers condolences on death of Hajj Abdullah Al-Malsi

[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:51:52 +0300] Sana'a (Saba) – Mahdi Al-Mashat, President of the Supreme Political Council, sent a cable of condolences on the death of Hajj Abdullah Mohammed Abdo Al-Malsi, father of martyr Hassan Al-Malsi, at the age of 75. …

Meningitis W Hajj warning in UK as deadly disease detected in returning Mecca pilgrims

Health chiefs have sounded the alarm after a potentially fatal strain of meningitis was detected in Britain, with all recent cases linked to trips to Saudi Arabia. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported five instances of Meningitis W from …

Pilgrims begin arriving in Saudi Arabia as Hajj preparations gather pace

Central Hajj Committee discusses Hajj preparations and progress of projects at holy sites

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A meeting of the Central Hajj Committee, chaired by Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal in Jeddah on Wednesday, discussed plans and preparations for the current Hajj season. The meeting also reviewed the progress of …

Mataf nearly empty as entry to Makkah restricted to Hajj visa holders

Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The mataf (the white marble-paved circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah is witnessing a rare scene of nearly empty of pilgrims and worshipers on Tuesday, Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April …

FG seeks new financing model for Hajj

The Federal Government has called for a new financing model for hajj pilgrimage to enable more Nigerians have access to the spiritual journey. Speaking during the second National Hajj Stakeholders’ summit on Wednesday in Abuja, Vice President Kashim …

Four Chinese Arrested In Mecca For Promoting Fake Hajj Campaigns

Saudi authorities have arrested four Chinese nationals accused of orchestrating a fraudulent Hajj campaign via social media platforms, as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal Hajj promotions and safeguard the sanctity and safety of the …

Hajj 2025: Kaduna constitutes medical team

Governor Uba Sani has appointed a nine-member medical team, comprising experienced personnel, to cater for Kaduna State pilgrims throughout the 2025 Hajj exercise. The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Salihu S Abubakar, …

Dhaka Bank distributes special gifts to Hajj pilgrims and bank officials

Dhaka Bank has distributed special gifts to honoured Hajj pilgrims and bank officials. Mr. Md. Mostaque Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Emerging Market Officer inaugurated the programme by directly handing over the special gift to a honoured …

2025 Hajj: AHMSP urges stakeholders to collaborate for success

The Association of Hajj Media Support Professionals has called on all stakeholders in the country to close ranks and work assiduously for the success of this year’s Hajj. This appeal was contained in a statement signed and issued by the National …