No fewer than 930 pilgrims from Kwara State have arrived in Mecca as Nigerian pilgrims continue movement from Madinah to the Holy City for the commencement of the main Hajj rites.
The pilgrims, comprising both the first and second contingents from the state, were transported in 20 buses after departing Medina around 8am.
Speaking on the development, the Student Coordinator, Farouq Mahmood Abubakar, said the pilgrims arrived safely at the Kwara State pilgrims’ accommodation in Makkah.
According to him, the pilgrims were warmly received with provisions including food, drinks, fruits and dates upon arrival at the state house.
He explained that the accommodation facility, identified as Kwara State House 1, has the capacity to accommodate 1,317 pilgrims.
The latest movement is part of the ongoing transition of Nigerian pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah after completing their stay in the Prophet’s city.
Meanwhile, available figures indicate that a total of 10,948 Nigerian pilgrims have so far arrived in Makkah ahead of the peak of the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The pilgrims are expected to continue spiritual activities and preparations for the major Hajj rites in the coming days.