Nigerian pilgrims who are performing hajj in Saudi Arabia, have been encouraged to always drink a lot of water , stay away from direct sunlight throughout their stay in Mina , Arafah , Muzdalifa where they will observe the main hajj rites , in order to avoid heat stroke .
Muslims all over the world throng Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, every year to perform hajj because it stands as a mandatory religious duty for them .
This pilgrimage must be carried out at least once in a lifetime of every adult Muslim who is financially able to undertake the journey .
As one of the five pillars of Islam, hajj holds immense spiritual and religious significance which forms a core component of Islamic faith.
TVC News spoke to some Islamic scholars and Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia who have come to perform hajj. They shed light on hajj rites and it’s impacts .
This year, there were over fifty thousand Nigerian pilgrims who travelled to perform hajj .
They have been in Saudi Arabia for over three weeks and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON is responsible for providing the welfare and services for pilgrims .
With preparations in place for the main hajj rites, Nahcon’s Chairman, Jalal Ahmad Arabi disclosed that; all issues raised by pilgrim welfare board from various states will be addressed.
The Commission hopes for a great hajj experience for all pilgrims .
