The announcement marks the beginning of the final phase of the annual pilgrimage exercise, which has seen tens of thousands of Nigerian Muslims travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for one of Islam's most important religious obligations.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that return flights for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise will commence on Wednesday, June 3, from Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The commission disclosed this in a brief notice posted on Monday on the official X account of the Nigerian Television Authority.
"NEWS FLASH! The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, announces Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 as the date to begin return flights to Nigeria from Makkah, Saudi Arabia," the statement read.
The announcement marks the beginning of the final phase of the annual pilgrimage exercise, which has seen tens of thousands of Nigerian Muslims travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for one of Islam's most important religious obligations.
