Press Release
The North West Commissioner of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Usman, highlighted six major areas that pilgrims should emphasize in their prayers. He made this statement while bidding farewell to the fourth flight of pilgrims at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Sheikh Muhammad Bin Usman stated that every pilgrim who has completed their Ibadat as Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) did must consider these six major areas:
. **Day 9 of Zul-Hijja at Arafat**
. **Day 10 of Zul-Hijja while performing Ibadat at Muzdalifa**
. **Day 11 of Zul-Hijja at Jamrat, on your two times left and right**
. **Day 12 of Zul-Hijja at the second Jamrat, two times left and right side**
He also urged pilgrims to include prayers for the nation and for their children to become good leaders in the future.
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, expressed his appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusif, for the welfare provided to the pilgrims from the state.
Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u also urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors and to avoid carrying contraband items.
The fourth flight carries pilgrims from five local government areas:
1. **Nasarawa:** 131 males, 71 females
2. **Municipal:** 119 males, 63 females
3. **Kumbotso:** 123 males, 78 females
4. **Tudun Wada:** 57 males, 31 females (88 pilgrims total)
5. **Tarauni:** 36 males, 46 females (82 pilgrims total)
Additionally, there are 14 officials accompanying the pilgrims.
The pilgrims are being transported by Max Air, departing from Malam Aminu Kano International Airport at approximately 12:47 PM and heading to Madina Airport with a total of 551 Kano State pilgrims.
SIGNED
Sulaiman A Dederi
P.R.O
Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board.
