Niger begins Hajj airlift as 345 pilgrims fly out to Madinah

The first batch of 345 intending pilgrims from Niger departs for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, as the 2026 Hajj airlift commences from Minna airport.

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May 12, 2026 · 08:15 · 5 min read

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The first batch of 345 intending pilgrims from Niger departs for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, as the 2026 Hajj airlift commences from Minna airport.

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