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Group unveils Tinubu hajj training centre to boost pilgrims" readiness
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (296+ words) By: Suliyat Tella Date: 11 April 2026 4: 00am WAT A proposed Hajj training and resource centre named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu'has been unveiled in Lagos, with organisers outlining plans to improve the preparation of Nigerians for the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. The…...
First batch of Malaysian Haj personnel departs for Saudi Arabia ahead of 2026 pilgrimage season
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (349+ words) SEPANG, April 11 " A total of 141 Haj personnel, comprising staff from Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) and the Health Ministry (MOH), departed for Saudi Arabia today to carry out preparations for the 1447 H/2026 Haj operations. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious…...
Wamenhaj Explains the Mechanism of the "War Ticket" Hajj Scheme that is Still a Discussion
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (605+ words) JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah (Wamenhaj) Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak explained the mechanism of the war ticket scheme in the implementation of the hajj, although it is currently still in the study phase or merely a discourse. Wamenhaj Dahnil…...
Hajj 2026: Saudi carrier deploys six Airbus to convey Nigerian pilgrims
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (406+ words) By: Murtala Adewale Date: 10 April 2026 5: 58pm WAT Ahead of the commencement of pilgrims" airlift for 2026 pilgrimage, a Saudi designated air carrier, Flynas, has announced deployment of six aircraft to convey intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…...
Uzbekistan Issues Warning Over Illegal Hajj Pilgrimage
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (139+ words) Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Uz Daily. com) "The Committee for Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has reminded citizens of the regulations regarding the organization of the Hajj and the strict penalties for attempting to perform the pilgrimage by bypassing official…...
AP to build Haj House, aid pilgrims with Rs 1 L each
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (259+ words) Vijayawada: Minister for law and minority welfare NMD Farooq directed officials to make comprehensive and hassle-free arrangements for Haj 2026, as around 2, 000 pilgrims from the state are set to undertake the sacred pilgrimage. Of these, 352 pilgrims will depart from the Vijayawada…...
Ogun prepares intending Hajj pilgrims with vaccination, sensitisation programme
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (438+ words) INTENDING pilgrims to Mecca and Medina for the 2026 Hajj in Ogun State have been equipped with vital knowledge on Hajj rites, health management, and travel regulations. The state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, at a one-day sensitisation programme, which also featured…...
Lahore airport included in Route to Makkah project for Haj
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (155+ words) RAWALPINDI: The Pak'istan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport has been included in the Route to Makkah project for Haj 2026, enabling pre-clearance of immigration and customs for pilgrims. Under the initiative, pilgrims will undergo biometric…...
Indonesia Mulls 'Ticket War' System for Hajj Pilgrimage
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (883+ words) April 10, 2026 | 08: 57 am TEMPO. CO, Jakarta -The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is currently considering a new system to address the waiting periods for Hajj pilgrims, which often span decades. Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochammad Irfan Yusuf, stated that one…...
Hajj 2026: Lahore Joins Route to Makkah Initiative for First Time
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (245+ words) A high-level coordination meeting was held at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, to finalise preparations for the launch of the Route to Makkah initiative from Lahore for the first time, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Thursday. The meeting…...