NAHCON reminded pilgrims to collect their NUSUK ID cards from Mutawwif officials upon arrival in Makkah.
has warned Nigeria ns against performing or aiding illegal Hajj, saying it will attract severe penalties, including an SR10,000 fine, six months imprisonment, immediate deportation and a 10-year ban from Saudi Arabia.
In a statement on Saturday, NAHCON Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Usara, said the commission"wishes to address the recent concerns and complaints regarding pilgrims being arrested or prevented from accessing the Masjidul Haram in Makkah for not having their NUSUK ID cards." The commission had earlier stressed the importance of NUSUK ID cards during meetings with State Muslim Pilgrim's Welfare Boards and Hajj Tour Operators in Nigeria.NAHCON reminded pilgrims to collect their NUSUK ID cards from Mutawwif officials upon arrival in Makkah and to always carry them, as they are the recognised means of identification and access to key areas during Hajj.
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