Niger begins Hajj airlift as 345 pilgrims fly out to Madinah

Name: Niger begins Hajj airlift as 345 pilgrims fly out to Madinah
Start: 2026-05-12T08:44:54.000Z
Location: Nigeria-Saudi Arabia

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Niger has commenced the Hajj airlift with 345 pilgrims departing to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the start of the annual pilgrimage season for 2026.

🌐 Location: Nigeria-Saudi Arabia — Sources: 1 — First seen: 2026-05-12 — Last seen: 2026-05-12

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Niger begins Hajj airlift as 345 pilgrims fly out to Madinah
Punch Nigeria — 2026-05-12