Hajj Cancellation: We’re still considering refund of pilgrims’ deposit, Commission says
The Executive Secretary, Yobe Hajj Commission, Bukar Kime, has assured the state’s intending pilgrims of the safety of all cash deposits made to the commission before the cancellation of the 2021 hajj.
He said the commission, in consultation with the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), will communicate to the intending pilgrims on the modalities of refunding their deposits.
Mr Kime gave the assurance in Damaturu while announcing the suspension of the orientation programme for the pilgrims which was ongoing at the commission.
On Monday, June 14, the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM) confirmed the cancellation of the 2021 hajj for international pilgrims by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a safety measure against the spread of COVID-19.
The executive secretary disclosed that intending pilgrims who wished to roll over their deposits against Hajj 2022 should also await communication from the commission.
While commending the intending pilgrims for their patience and resilience, Mr Kime also urged them to see the unfortunate cancellation as a divine arrangement.
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