Another Nigerian Pilgrim Dies, Buried In Mecca

Yet another pilgrim from Kebbi has succumbed to a short illness in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

GWG.ng reports that the deceased, Alhaji Muhammad Suleman, from Argungu Local Government Area, died on Sunday after a brief illness.

Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, Executive Chairman of the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board, revealed this in a statement released to reporters in Mecca on Sunday.

He said: “The deceased died on Sunday after a brief illness and his funeral prayer took place at the Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Ka’aba).

“He was buried according to Islamic rites on the same day.

“On behalf of the Kebbi Government, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, Kebbi pilgrims and the entire people of the state.

“We pray to the Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant his soul as well as the souls of departed Muslims, Jannatul Firdaus.”

The chairman offered condolences to the family of the deceased, advising them to find solace and embrace the divine will of God with resilience, recognizing that every soul has its appointed time.

 Earlier, the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board had reported the passing of Tawalkatu Busare Alako from Jega Local Government Area.

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