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Hajj: First batch of Osun pilgrims arrive Country

VOICE AIR MEDIA News Update

Osun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has has revealed that the first set of this year’s Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, comprising 387 pilgrims have successfully landed in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Secretary of the Board Mr Bolaji Sanni in a press statement issued to newsmen on behalf of the Amir Hajj, Sheik Moruf Ishola disclosed this in the early hours of today.

The statement also disclosed that the second batch of 385 contingent has already departed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and due to land at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, today.

Expressing his delight over the development, Sheik Ishola described the successful completion of all Hajj rites in 2023 by the Osun muslim contingent as a thing of joy and total glorification to almighty Allah for His love and mercies on the male and female pilgrims.

Meanwhile, the remaining new Alhajis and Alhajas are looking forward to be airlifted in the coming days from Jiddah International airport in Saudi Arabia as the Osun state Muslim pilgrims welfare board in conjunction with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria( NAHCON) are not leaving any stone unturned to make the return journey back home a hitch free.

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