Adamawa Concludes Airlift Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia
The Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Commission has concluded the airlift of the 2025 Hajj pilgrims, with the final batch of 68 pilgrims departing the Yola International Airport on Saturday.
The last batch includes members of the Amirul Hajj delegation led by the Emir of Fufore, Alhaji Sani Ribadu; the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mallam Salihu Abubakar; his management team, and the Chairman of the Board, Alhaji Umar Bappare Kem.
According to the Commission, the Adamawa delegation will transit through Borno State, where they will join pilgrims from that state before proceeding to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise.
Upon arrival in the holy city of Madina, pilgrims were expected to engage in key spiritual activities, including visits to Masjid An-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), the Rawdah (the sacred chamber), and significant historical sites such as Jannatul Baqi (cemetery), Quba Mosque, and Mount Uhud.
These visits were designed to deepen their spiritual experience and connection with the Islamic faith.
Following their stay in Madina, the pilgrims will proceed to Makkah, where they will perform the Umrah rituals, which include Tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba), Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwa), and Tahalul (partial shaving or cutting of the hair).
The Hajj rites will climax in the first week of Dhul-Hijjah, starting with the arrival at Mina, followed by the Day of Arafat, which is the pinnacle of the Hajj.
Pilgrims will then proceed to Muzdalifah to collect pebbles, continue with the symbolic stoning of the devil (Ramy al-Jamarat) in Mina, perform the Eid sacrifice, and complete the rituals with the Tawaf al-Ifadah in Makkah.
Officials of the Commission assured that adequate arrangements were in place for the welfare, guidance, and safety of all pilgrims throughout their spiritual journey.
