By Admin
The third batch of intending pilgrims of 560 from Kwara State has on Saturday departed for Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rites for 2025.
The State Amirul-Hajj, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Barrister Ismail Bolaji Yahaya appealed to them to be patient, conduct themselves well and be good ambassadors of the State throughout their stay in Saudi Arabia.
The Chairman of the board, Professor Mashood Mahmud-Jimba appreciated the support of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to the success of all the programmes and activities of the Board.
The third batch was led by 5 NAHCON officials and 3 State officials, among which are Alhaji Mahmud Buge and Hassanat Ahmed with this number, the total number of pilgrims so far airlifted from Kwara to Saudi Arabia is now 1,535.
The fourth batch of intending pilgrims are expected to be airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday 19th May, 2025, making a total of 2,174 pilgrims from Kwara to participate in this year’s Hajj rites.
The Max Airline arrived at the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin at 1:40pm and took off to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at exactly 4 pm this afternoon.
