The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, North Central Nigeria, has disclosed that a total number of 1,714 pilgrims will perform this year’s Hajj from the state.
The Board’s Secretary, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir made the disclosure during an interview with newsmen.
He explained that arrangement is on top gear to ensure a hitch-free exercise by ensuring that all intending pilgrims are airlifted on time.
According to him, Visas are ready, and accommodation in Saudi Arabia is secured, Bags and other Hajj materials are all on ground while the Board will receive the BTA of their intending Pilgrims next week.
Alhaji Abdulkadir said the National Hajj Commission had fixed May 3rd for the inaugural flight nationwide, while Kwara pilgrims would be airlifted in three batches, starting from May 6th, then May 7th, and May 9th with Max airline.
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He therefore, appealed to all intending pilgrims to keep their permit Access Card safely.
He also noted that an enlightenment program for pilgrims would be hosted by the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Sheikh Abdullahi Abdulhamid.
The Grand Khadi of Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Justice Abdullateef Kamaldeen, would also address pilgrims for the second enlightenment program.
The Executive Secretary also announced that this year’s Hajj Fare for Kwara State intending pilgrims, is ₦7,700,000,00 (Seven Million, Seven Hundred Thousand naira only), urging those who have overpaid to seek refund.