Haji boss advises pilgrims against causing political tension

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Hajj: 37,746 Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia returning home

By Hassana Yakubu

The Chairman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Muktar, has urged Nigerian pilgrims to bury their political differences and avoid creating tension in Saudi Arabia.

Muktar advised the returning pilgrims to pray for harmony and peace in NIgeria.

In an interactive session with the national hajj media team in Makka, Saudi Arabia, he urged the pilgrims to put on hold their political persuasions until they return home.

“ I appeal to our pilgrims to continue to pray for the nation and all our leaders, for the country to continue to live in peace.

”We should also avoid open political campaigns so as not to create panic or spoil somebody’s name; that is not acceptable while we are in Saudi Arabia, it is against their regulations.’’

According to him, the 2018 Hajj was a huge success as there was no incident of stamped recorded.

He appealed to state official and tour operator to…



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