HAJJ RETURN FLIGHT 2025 : THIRD BATCH OF KANO PILGRIMS DEPARTS FOR HOME WITH 520 PILGRIMS
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has officially announced the departure of the third batch of Kano State pilgrims returning from Hajj to Nigeria via Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The announcement was made during a farewell ceremony held at King AbdulAziz International Airport, Jeddah, shortly after the pilgrims’ departure.
In his address, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa prayed for the safe return of the pilgrims to Kano. He also urged all pilgrims to ensure they have completed all Hajj rites and to collect the Zamzam water provided by the Kano State Government.
He further prayed to Almighty Allah for divine protection and a smooth journey, expressing hope for a successful landing by the grace of God.
The pilgrims are being airlifted by Max Air and include contingents from the following five Local Government Areas:
Dala: 87 pilgrims (47 males, 40 females)
Gwale: 178 pilgrims (107 males, 71 females)
Fagge: 93 pilgrims (56 males, 37 females)
Takai: 15 pilgrims (12 males, 3 females)
Albasu: 19 pilgrims (15 males, 4 females)
The flight departed today, June 26, 2025, at exactly 12:17 a.m. from King AbdulAziz International Airport, Jeddah, en route to Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, carrying a total of 520 pilgrims from Kano State.