With the 2025 Hajj season fast approaching, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is completing its final orientation sessions to prepare 4,000 Nigerian Muslims for the spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia.
ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that it will conclude its 2025 Hajj orientation and training programme this weekend. The initiative, which has been ongoing in batches, aims to educate and prepare the 4,000 registered intending pilgrims from Abuja ahead of their pilgrimage.
According to a statement by the Board’s Director, Kadiri Edah, the final phase of the orientation will include practical demonstrations and is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at the Permanent Hajj Camp in Bassan Jiwa, located near the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport.
“These final sessions are crucial,” Edah noted. “They will provide pilgrims with hands-on guidance to help them navigate the Hajj rituals effectively and in accordance with Islamic teachings.”
To accommodate the FCT’s diverse population, Islamic scholars have been deployed to conduct the training in seven different languages, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder understanding of the Hajj rites.
Edah emphasized that the Board adopted a phased orientation model to provide detailed briefings on both traditional Hajj procedures and newly introduced policies by the Saudi authorities and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
“The goal,” he said, “is to ensure that every pilgrim is spiritually, physically, and logistically ready for the journey. We are particularly focused on explaining new policies and expectations from the Saudi government to prevent complications during the pilgrimage.”
He urged all intending pilgrims who have not yet submitted their completed application forms or international passports to do so immediately to avoid delays in processing travel documents.
The Board has also put several strategies in place for a smooth operation this year, including enhanced coordination with travel agencies, immigration, and airport officials to facilitate a seamless departure.
“We’re calling on all participants to take the remaining sessions seriously,” Edah stressed. “These trainings are not just about rituals—they are about ensuring the entire Hajj experience is peaceful, organized, and spiritually fulfilling.”
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