The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja is to commence the first phase of its education and orientation exercise for intending pilgrims for this year’s hajj on Saturday 5th May 2018.
A statement by Muhammad Lawal Aliyu , Spokesperson of the Board, disclosed that Islamic scholars have already been mobilized for the exercise schedule to take place at the permanent hajj camp located at Basan Jiwa close to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.
He explained that the exercise would be conducted in four phases to enable the intending pilgrims get enlightened on the hajj rites as well as new policies introduced for this year’s hajj by the Saudi authorities and National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
The Public Relations Officer advised Intending Pilgrims from the territory for this year’s hajj to participate in the four exercises which is aimed to educate them and assist them to attain acceptable hajj.
He therefore warned all intending pilgrims who are yet to return their completed application forms or submit their international Passport to do so to enable the Board commence the process of their travel documents.
Lawal advised intending pilgrims particularly the first timers, to take advantage of the exercise and enhance their Islamic knowledge on Hajj rites and proper guidance to get value for their money.
