By Atoyebi Nike
17th May, 2025
The Adamawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Commission has successfully concluded its 2025 Hajj airlift, with the final batch of 68 pilgrims departing from Yola International Airport on Saturday. This marks the completion of the state’s efforts to facilitate the spiritual journey for its Muslim faithful this year.
Among the final group were members of the Amirul Hajj delegation, led by the Emir of Fufore, Alhaji Sani Ribadu, alongside the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mallam Salihu Abubakar, his management team, and the Chairman of the Board, Alhaji Umar Kem.
Upon departure, the delegation is scheduled to transit through Borno State, joining pilgrims from the neighboring region before proceeding to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the sacred Hajj rites.
The Commission has assured that comprehensive arrangements are in place to guarantee the welfare, guidance, and safety of all pilgrims throughout their pilgrimage. Upon arrival in the holy city of Madina, pilgrims are expected to partake in significant spiritual visits, including Masjid An-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), the Rawdah (sacred chamber), and important historical sites such as Jannatul Baqi cemetery, Quba Mosque, and Mount Uhud.
From Madina, pilgrims will journey to Makkah to perform Umrah rituals, including Tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba), Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwa), and Tahalul (partial shaving or cutting of hair), marking essential components of their spiritual preparation.
The Hajj rites will culminate in the first week of Dhul-Hijjah, beginning with arrival at Mina and followed by the Day of Arafat, regarded as the pinnacle of the Hajj. Subsequently, pilgrims will move to Muzdalifah to collect pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the devil (Ramy al-Jamarat) in Mina, perform the Eid sacrifice, and complete the rituals with Tawaf al-Ifadah in Makkah.
