The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced October 8 as the deadline for States Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, Commissions, and licensed Hajj Tour Operators to remit fares ahead of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
In a statement signed by NAHCON’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Hajia Fatima Usara, the Commission explained that the timeline aligns with the operational calendar issued by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which requires strict compliance for contracting and payment of services.
According to the statement, Saudi authorities fixed September 6–23 for early contracting and payment for camps, while September 23–24 was set aside for essential services such as accommodation and transportation.
The Ministry also set October 12 as the final deadline for pilgrim registration and data submission through the Nusuk platform.
NAHCON urged all stakeholders to meet the October 8 deadline, stressing that compliance is critical to ensure smooth arrangements and a successful pilgrimage for Nigerian pilgrims.
Written by Gladys Haruna