Kano loses a pilgrim in Saudi Arabia
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Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), southeast of the Saudi holy city of Mecca, Arafat Day, the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage early August 20, 2018. Arafat is the site where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad delivered his last sermon some 14 centuries ago after leading his followers on a pilgrimage. / AFP PHOTO / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE
August 7, 2022
The Kano State Pilgrim Welfare Board has confirmed the death of a pilgrim, Sani Idris-Muhammed, in Saudi Arabia during the 2022 Hajj.
State Pilgrims Welfare Board Executive Secretary Alhaji Muhammed Abba-Danbatta revealed this to reporters on Saturday.
He said Idris-Muhammed, a native of Madobi local government area, died on Saturday after a brief illness at a general hospital in Makkah.
"The deceased was buried according to Islamic rites in the grand courtyard mosque Masjid Haram Shira in Makkah," he said.
Abba-Danbatta prayed for the deceased and consoled his family.
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Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), southeast of the Saudi holy city of Mecca, Arafat Day, the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage early August 20, 2018. Arafat is the site where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad delivered his last sermon some 14 centuries ago after leading his followers on a pilgrimage. / AFP PHOTO / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE
August 7, 2022
The Kano State Pilgrim Welfare Board has confirmed the death of a pilgrim, Sani Idris-Muhammed, in Saudi Arabia during the 2022 Hajj.
State Pilgrims Welfare Board Executive Secretary Alhaji Muhammed Abba-Danbatta revealed this to reporters on Saturday.
He said Idris-Muhammed, a native of Madobi local government area, died on Saturday after a brief illness at a general hospital in Makkah.
"The deceased was buried according to Islamic rites in the grand courtyard mosque Masjid Haram Shira in Makkah," he said.
Abba-Danbatta prayed for the deceased and consoled his family.
NAN
All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this website may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without the prior express written permission of PUNCH.
Contact: theeditor[at]punchng.com
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