According to the Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, the first group of planned pilgrims would depart to Saudi Arabia on May 12 from Ilorin International Airport.
This was announced by the Board’s executive secretary, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, at an enlightenment programme for prospective pilgrims in Ilorin on Sunday, 2025.
He revealed that the second batch will depart on May 14, the third on May 16, and the final batch on May 17.
According to him, accommodation and catering services for the pilgrims have already been arranged in Saudi Arabia.
Abdulkadir confirmed that preparations are underway, with vaccines scheduled for distribution on April 28, uniforms on April 30, and bags on May 1.
He added that pilgrims who paid more than N8.4 million in Hajj fees will receive refunds after returning from Saudi Arabia.
“The Board’s preparations for the 2025 Hajj are nearly complete, with visas processed for all 2,174 intending pilgrims,” he stated.
Justice Abdul-Lateef Kamaldeen, Grand Khadi of the State Sharia Court of Appeal, educated the pilgrims on Hajj rituals and expectations during his lecture.
For a successful voyage, he advised the pilgrims to perform Hajj with patience, fear of Allah, and reverence.
The second sensitisation session for intending pilgrims was attended by key stakeholders, including the former Executive Secretary, Alh. Mohammed Tunde-Jimoh.
NAN
