A total of 3,110 Kano State pilgrims have arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj, as the Kano State Government provided them free meals twice daily.
The Head of Media Team for Kano State pilgrims and also the spokesperson of the Deputy Governor of the state, Shuaibu Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday the best offered to pilgrims and is aimed at ensuring the well-being and comfort of the pilgrims during their stay in the holy land.
Ibrahim added that the meals are being provided twice a day to all pilgrims from Kano State, regardless of their background or socio-economic status.
“The meals, which are prepared by a team of experienced chefs, are nutritious and delicious, and are served in a clean and hygienic environment,” he said.
In addition to the meals, the Kano State Government has also deployed a team of medical professionals to Saudi Arabia to provide medical care to the pilgrims.
The medical team which includes doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, is stationed at the Kano State pilgrims’ camp in Mecca and is available to provide medical assistance to pilgrims 24 hours daily.
Furthermore, the state government has also deployed an environmental team to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the pilgrims’ environment.
The team, which includes sanitation experts and environmental health officers, is responsible for ensuring that the pilgrims’ camp is kept clean and hygienic and that all necessary measures are taken to prevent the outbreak of diseases.
“The Government’s gesture has been widely praised by pilgrims and stakeholders alike, who have commended the government for its commitment to the welfare of its citizens in the holy land,” the statement said.
The pilgrims were received by officials of the Nigeria National Hajj Commission and the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board.
The Head of the Media Team for Kano State pilgrims and spokesperson of the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Shuaibu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
Ibrahim said the pilgrims comprise both government-sponsored and privately sponsored individuals.
He said, “The officials of the board in Makkah, urged the pilgrims to conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner throughout their stay in the holy city.
“The pilgrims will spend several days in Makkah performing various rituals, including circumambulating the Kaaba, praying at the Grand Mosque, and sacrificing animals.”
The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform.
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