The Kano State Government has fulfilled its pledge to provide transportation support for pilgrims from the state participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this during a press briefing held ahead of the Day of Arafat in Makkah.
He said the government had concluded arrangements to facilitate the movement of Kano pilgrims from their accommodation centres to Masjid Al-Haram for the five daily prayers.
According to him, the transportation service was scheduled to commence immediately after the Day of Arafat, with dedicated buses conveying pilgrims to and from the Holy Mosque on a daily basis.
Matawalle urged the pilgrims to make proper use of the buses and handle the facilities responsibly.
In fulfilment of the government’s commitment, the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 Hajj exercise and Emir of Gaya, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, officially flagged off the buses designated for the transportation of Kano pilgrims.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Amirul Hajj said the initiative was aimed at easing access to Masjid Al-Haram and enabling pilgrims to perform their religious obligations with greater comfort and convenience.
A total of eight buses, each capable of carrying more than 50 passengers, have been deployed for the exercise. The buses have been strategically allocated to serve pilgrims residing in various accommodation centres across Makkah.
Meanwhile, the Amirul Hajj, accompanied by his deputy and Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, supervised the distribution and dispatch of pilgrims’ luggage ahead of their return journey.
Dr. Abdulkadir advised pilgrims to comply with the approved luggage regulations and avoid exceeding the stipulated weight limits.
He explained that each pilgrim is entitled to two pieces of luggage weighing up to 23 kilograms each, bringing the total baggage allowance to 46 kilograms per pilgrim.
The Kano State Government reiterated its commitment to ensuring the welfare, comfort and successful performance of Hajj rites by all pilgrims from the state.