The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the first group of pilgrims will depart from Ilorin International Airport for Saudi Arabia on May 12.
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.
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 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.
