The first group of planned pilgrims is scheduled to leave Ilorin International Airport for Saudi Arabia on May 12, according to the Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. This was revealed on Sunday in Ilorin at an enlightenment session for prospective pilgrims in 2025 by the Board’s executive secretary, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir. He disclosed that the third group will leave on May 16, the second group on May 14, and the last group on May 17. He claims that Saudi Arabia has already made arrangements for the pilgrims’ lodging and meals.
According to Abdulkadir, the vaccinations will be distributed on April 28, the clothes on April 30, and the bags on May 1. He went on to say that after returning from Saudi Arabia, pilgrims who paid more than N8.4 million in Hajj fees would get their money back.
The Board’s preparations for the 2025 Hajj are nearly complete, with visas processed for all 2,174 intending pilgrims,” he said.
Justice Abdul-Lateef Kamaldeen, Grand Khadi of the State Sharia Court of Appeal, educated the pilgrims on Hajj rituals and expectations during his lecture.
He urged the pilgrims to perform Hajj with reverence, patience, and fear of Allah for a successful journey.
The second sensitisation session for intending pilgrims was attended by key stakeholders, including the former Executive Secretary, Alh. Mohammed Tunde- Jimoh
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