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Hajj 2014: Kaduna Registers 5,672 Intending Pilgrims

The Acting Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Pilgrims Muslim Welfare Board, Kabiru Kasimu, announced on Thursday that the board has registered a total of 5,672 intending pilgrims … Continue reading Hajj 2014: Kaduna Registers 5,672 Intending Pilgrims


hajj2The Acting Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Pilgrims Muslim Welfare Board, Kabiru Kasimu, announced on Thursday that the board has registered a total of 5,672 intending pilgrims that would perform the 2014 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
 
He also declared that so far, the board has appointed all its Hajj officials and designated airlines for a smooth hajj operation in the state.

Addressing a news conference in his office, Kasimu said that the airlifting of pilgrims from the state would commence in September, adding that seasoned professionals have been sent to the 23 Local Government Areas of the state to sensitize intending pilgrims on the rules and guidelines the exercise.

On the commencement of air lift of intending pilgrims from the state, the overseer said that they were still waiting for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to fix the date. According to him, “Three airlines have been approved for the state; they are Kabo Air, Mars Air and Egypt airline”.

On the major challenge faced by the Board, he said that inadequate allocation of Hajj seats for the state was their major concern.