Saudi Arabia has announced a major new project flanking Mecca’s Grand Mosque, providing 900,000 extra praying spaces together with residential and hospitality services for the millions of pilgrims who visit each year.

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No One Should Curse Tinubu, Governors, Other Leaders in Mecca – NAHCON Ulama Team Tells Hajj Pilgrims As the 2025 Hajj season unfolds, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Ulama team has issued a timely reminder to Nigerian pilgrims: Mecca is a sacred space for worship, not a platform for political grievances. The scholars urged pilgrims to refrain from cursing or insulting President Bola Tinubu, state governors, or any other political leaders during their time in the holy land. They emphasized that the essence of Hajj is spiritual purification, supplication, and deep reflection—not condemnation. “Pilgrims are encouraged to pray for the country and its leaders rather than curse them,” said one member of the NAHCON Ulama team. “This is a moment for unity, not division.” The message is clear: uphold the sanctity of the pilgrimage by focusing on faith and humility. Mecca is a place to seek blessings—not to express political frustrations. #Hajj2025 #NAHCON #Tinubu #Mecca #HajjPilgrims