Kwara State Pilgrims Return Safely from 2026 Hajj

The first batch of 560 pilgrims from Kwara State returned from the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, arriving safely at Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, on Sunday at 12:23 PM aboard a Max Air flight. The return was accompanied by three officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.

Jumok Jimoh, the press secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board, issued a statement regarding the safe arrival. Pilgrims expressed their gratitude to Allah for a successful spiritual journey.

Mufashir Agba, along with Alhaji Uthman Iyanda Muhammad, known as Sannu Sheu, commended the efforts of the Kwara State government for ensuring the welfare of the pilgrims, including the provision of local meals. Alhaji Abdulganii Naallah Pako praised the arrangements made by the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board for accommodation, feeding, and transport during the pilgrimage.

Female pilgrim Alhaja Saka Rasheedat also expressed appreciation for the successful and hitch-free Hajj operation. The second batch of pilgrims is expected to arrive on Tuesday.