Arafah Day: Kaduna Pilgrims Offer Special Prayers for Peace, End to Insecurity
By Faiza Musa Adamu
Kaduna State pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday held special prayer sessions at the plains of Arafat, seeking peace, progress, prosperity, and an end to insecurity in the state and Nigeria.
The prayers were organized by the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government Delegation on Hajj 2026.
The Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Ibrahim Datti disclosed this in a statement.
Addressing the pilgrims during the gathering, the Executive Chairman of the agency, Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, congratulated them on the successful conduct of the Hajj rites so far.
He said Governor Uba Sani had entrusted the Special Committee on Hajj under his leadership with the responsibility of repositioning the agency and improving the welfare of Kaduna pilgrims.
According to him, the committee remains committed to justifying the confidence reposed in it in line with the governor’s vision and directives.
Malam Salihu also offered prayers for continued wisdom, success, and progress for Governor Uba Sani and the Kaduna State Government, while calling on Allah to restore lasting peace and end insecurity in Kaduna State and across Nigeria.
He further commended members of the Special Hajj Committee and the Government Delegation on Hajj for their dedication, cooperation, and support throughout the exercise.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Kaduna State House of Assembly Committee on Interfaith Affairs, Hon. Naziru Sanusi Abubakar, praised Governor Uba Sani for providing the necessary support that ensured smooth Hajj operations for pilgrims from the state.
He also lauded the leadership of Malam Salihu Abubakar, noting that reforms introduced under his administration had positioned Kaduna State as a model for Hajj operations in Nigeria.
Similarly, the Special Assistant on Islamic Religious Matters, Ustaz Abdulrahman Zakariyya, commended the governor for prioritizing the welfare of Kaduna pilgrims and applauded the leadership style of the agency’s chairman.
Chairman of the Five-Man Government Delegation, Malam Abubakar Mustapha Dan Iyan Gubuchi, congratulated the pilgrims and praised the leadership qualities of Malam Salihu S. Abubakar.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Uba Sani for providing the support and resources that ensured the comfort and welfare of Kaduna pilgrims throughout the Hajj exercise.
The prayer session featured prominent Islamic scholars and clerics, including Sheikh Aliyu Abdullahi Telex, Sheikh Tukur Adam Almannar, Sheikh Alkali Salisu Zaria, Sheikh Aliyu Rasheed Makarfi, Sheikh Halliru Maraya, Sheikh Rabiu Ishaq, and Imam Buhari Maraban Jos, who offered prayers for peace, unity, and progress in Kaduna State and Nigeria.
