Plateau State sponsors the Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and appoints Ahmed Idris Wase as Amirul Hajj.

The entities involved

• Plateau State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Violence against Christians is concentrated in Plateau State, Nigeria.Mon 17:03
  • Nigerian Bar Association addresses security failures and attacks in Plateau State.Mon 17:03
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

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Related events

• The government has announced a reduction in the costs associated with the Hajj pilgrimage for all participants.Sep 8
• The Pakistani government is facing domestic criticism regarding its handling of the Hajj pilgrimage, following complaints from pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.Jun 7
• The Saudi government introduced a new Hajj policy, and Yobe State successfully completed the pilgrim transportation from Saudi Arabia.Sep 10
• The Ministry of Religious Affairs in Saudi Arabia is managing Hajj arrangements while facing questioning from a committee and officials regarding its performance.Jul 19
• The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) released the 2027 Hajj timetable, with pilgrims from Kebbi State participating in the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.Jun 28