KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has set August 31, 2026, as the deadline for intending pilgrims to submit their international passports ahead of the 2027 Hajj exercise.
The deadline is part of the state’s early preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and is aimed at ensuring that necessary documentation for intending pilgrims is processed on time.
The board urged all prospective pilgrims who intend to participate in the 2027 Hajj to submit their valid international passports before the deadline.
The early collection of passports is expected to facilitate the necessary administrative and travel arrangements ahead of the pilgrimage season.
Intending pilgrims are advised to comply with the directive and avoid delays that could affect their participation in the 2027 Hajj.
The development comes as preparations for Hajj 2027 gather momentum across Nigeria, with state pilgrims’ welfare boards and relevant authorities beginning various administrative processes ahead of the pilgrimage.
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board is expected to provide further information on other requirements and arrangements for the 2027 Hajj as preparations progress.
