By Abdullahi Yusuf

1. Pilgrims begin departure to Madinah after completing Hajj rites. Movement via Haramain Train and Hijrah Expressway underway; Madinah launches 2nd-season operational plans to welcome thousands.

2. Kebbi pilgrims’ return flight begins June 13. 32kg luggage distributed in Makkah for first and second return batches. Kebbi among first states scheduled for airlift.

3. Saudi Adahi Project distributes 60,000+ sacrificial meat packs to charities across Saudi Arabia. Efforts reflect high Sharia and health compliance.

4. Saudi Hajj Ministry introduces digital Hajj certificates on Nusuk App. Pilgrims and seasonal workers can now download official certificates instantly.

5. Independent Hajj Reporters hail improved Nigerian Hajj operations in 2025, better feeding, transport, and tent allocations. Criticisms noted for private pilgrims’ conditions.

6. First Pakistani post-Hajj repatriation flight departs Jeddah tonight. 307 pilgrims to land in Islamabad early June 11. 342 flights scheduled till July 10.

7. Bahrain Hajj Mission confirms successful healthcare service in Mina and Arafat. Clinics handled fatigue, heat cases, and BP with timely care.

8. Saudi resumes Umrah visas today (June 10); first international pilgrims expected tomorrow, June 11. New season starts days after Hajj concludes.

9. Saudi Hajj 2025 declared a benchmark success. Crown Prince attends reception in Mina; infrastructure upgrades and transport centre hailed.

10. Fun fact: American Muslims often face long flights of about 16–24 hours to attend Hajj, although far from Makkah, more than 10,000 U.S. Muslims perform Hajj each year.

11. Did you know?: Senegal has one of the oldest organized Hajj systems in West Africa, with ties going back centuries via trans-Saharan routes.

12.Did you know?: Iran previously boycotted Hajj in some years due to political tensions, but pilgrims now resume participation annually.

13. Did you know?: Many countries schedule their return flights in waves, often based on the pilgrim’s health, age, and proximity to Mina. In some countries, “Hajj Homecoming” ceremonies are held at airports, including drummers, flowers, and media presence.

14. Did you know? Every country’s pilgrims have different colour-coded ID cards, wristbands, or badges some tied to national flags or health codes.

15. Did you know? Chinese Muslims from places like Xinjiang and Ningxia go through strict approvals to attend Hajj, but remain among the most organised and punctual.

16. Did you know? France is home to Europe’s largest Muslim population, and many pilgrims from Paris and Marseilleattend via travel agencies tied to North African mosques.

17. Did you know? Many Somali pilgrims still travel via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, according to reports, Somalia lacks many direct Hajj flight options.