The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja, Saturday said it will commence the first phase of its education and orientation exercise for intending pilgrims for this year’s hajj.
Spokesperson of the board, Muhammad Lawal stated that Islamic scholars have already been mobilised for the exercise scheduled to take place at the permanent hajj camp in Abuja.
The spokesperson further stated that the exercise would be conducted in 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).
He also advised intending Pilgrims from the territory for this year’s hajj to participate in all programmes organised by the board aimed to assist them to attain acceptable hajj.
He 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, adding that first timers should take advantage of the exercise and enhance their Islamic knowledge on hajj rites and proper guidance to get value for their money.
