DistantNews
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Conflict & Security

Hajj: Kwara sets May 6–8 for intending pilgrims’ departure

From The Punch · (Apr 26) English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has rescheduled the departure dates for intending pilgrims to the Holy Land.
  • Pilgrims will now depart between May 6 and May 8, with adjusted flight schedules from the initially announced dates.
  • The board emphasizes the importance of educating pilgrims on Hajj rituals and requirements, alongside fare collection and vaccination efforts.

The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is diligently preparing its intending pilgrims for the sacred Hajj journey, ensuring they are not only financially ready but also spiritually and practically equipped. Executive Secretary Alhaji AbdulKadri Abdulsalam highlighted the board's commitment to providing comprehensive enlightenment programs, moving beyond mere fare collection to offer essential guidance on performing the pilgrimage correctly. This dedication reflects a deep sense of responsibility before Allah to properly guide the faithful.

Pilgrims will now depart on May 6, 7 and 8 consecutively, with two flights on the first day and one flight each on the second and third days.

— Alhaji AbdulKadri AbdulsalamExplaining the adjusted departure schedule for intending pilgrims.

The board has adjusted the departure schedule to May 6, 7, and 8, accommodating two flights on the first day and one each on the subsequent days, a change necessitated by airline adjustments. Practical training, including a prototype of the Kaaba for demonstrations, is being provided, with the Grand Khadi of Kwara set to lead the educational sessions. Vaccination and the distribution of essential items like uniforms and travel bags are also underway, with health officials on standby.

It would be unfair for us to collect N7.7 million from a pilgrim without teaching the person how to perform Hajj.

— Alhaji AbdulKadri AbdulsalamHighlighting the board's commitment to educating pilgrims beyond collecting fares.

Alhaji Abdulsalam stressed that Hajj is a pillar of Islam demanding patience and endurance, not a luxury. He urged pilgrims to approach the journey with good faith, understanding that challenges may arise. This emphasis on spiritual preparedness and resilience underscores the profound significance of the pilgrimage for the pilgrims from Kwara State.

We believe we have a duty before Allah to properly guide the pilgrims.

— Alhaji AbdulKadri AbdulsalamStating the religious obligation behind the board's educational efforts.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by The Punch. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog