Hopeful Nigerian pilgrims  will participate in 2021 hajj - NAHCON 



The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah  yesterday May 10 announced its plan to hold the hajj ritual this year  2021 in a manner that ensures preserving health and safety of pilgrims but did not mention whether foreign pilgrims would be allowed to attend the ritual

In the year 2020, due to the Coronavirus Disease the kingdom organised an exceptional hajj season with limited number of domestic pilgrims as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the disease.



In regards to the announcement made by the Saudi authorities that the 2021 might hold, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said it is still awaiting further communication on admissibility of foreign pilgrims.

Fatima Usara, spokesperson of NAHCON,  speaking on Monday stated that, although  the  admissibility of foreign pilgrims for the hajj season was not stated by the the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah but  NAHCON commission is optimistic that the Saudi government would open its doors for international Pilgrimage for the year 2021.

She stated;

“If there are indeed plans for international pilgrims to participate, NAHCON is optimistic that Nigerian hajj hopefuls will have slots, even if with conditions. This is because, thus far, Nigerians have been part of those admitted for Umrah and Nigeria has not been among countries barred from travelling to Saudi Arabia."


“Hence, NAHCON leadership reassures the general public, particularly registered intending pilgrims, that in its tradition, the commission will adhere strictly to those measures and guidelines that will be stipulated by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah."


“NAHCON is, therefore, charging other hajj stakeholders and hopefuls to be ready to comply in order to ease the process for the country and host country such that will pave way for a successful hajj operation despite time constraints.”

She also  urged Nigerian intending to go on the Pilgrimage to exercise patience while remaining prayerful for positive outcome.