Thousands of intending pilgrims from all nations, including Nigerians, trooped to the Prophet’s holy Mosque in Madinah to offer special prayers for peace and development.
Speaking in Madinah after observing his prayer, an intending pilgrim from Lagos State, Ismail Aminu said no price was too much in worshiping God. He vowed to maximise the opportunity provided by the Hajj to pray for the peace, blessing and development of Nigeria in all ramifications.
On crime, he stressed the need for peace and reduction in the rate of killings and kidnapping, among others, but commended some states and the Federal Government for checking the menace.
Also intending pilgrims from Katsina, Kano, Kano and Lagos States have arrived Madinah to commence prayers and visit the grave of Prophet Muhammad, among other rites, before moving to Makkah in continuation of the ritual.
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