The first batch of 560 intending pilgrims to this year’s Hajj were, on Monday, airlifted to Saudi Arabia from Ilorin international A...
The first batch of 560 intending pilgrims to this year’s
Hajj were, on Monday, airlifted to Saudi Arabia from Ilorin international
Airport in Kwara State. The pilgrims were airlifted by Max Airline.
The state Amirul Hajj, Alhaji Lasisi Kolawole-Jimoh advised
the intending pilgrims to be of good conduct during their stay in the holy
land.
He urged them to shun all acts capable of tarnishing the
image of the country.
While addressing the pilgrims shortly before their departure
to Saudi Arabia, he said: “Avoid all acts that can drag the name of the country
and the state into mud while performing the pilgrimage” The Executive Secretary
of the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alh Mohammed Tunde- Jimoh assured
the pilgrims that the board had made befitting arrangements for their comfort
in the holy land. He emphasized the need for them to strictly abide with rules
and regulation of the Saudi Arabian government.
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