2026 Hajj: Third batch of Kwara pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia

The third batch of 557 Kwara pilgrims has departed for the 2026 Hajj, bringing the total number of pilgrims from the state airlifted to 1,487.

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May 8, 2026 · 16:16 · 5 min read

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The third batch of 557 Kwara pilgrims has departed for the 2026 Hajj, bringing the total number of pilgrims from the state airlifted to 1,487.

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