In a bid to ensure that intending pilgrims from Edo State meet the December 31 deadline for payment of the 2024 Hajj fare (Holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia), the chairman of the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Ibrahim Oyarekhua, has made a passionate call for sponsors’ support.
With the deadline looming, the chairman emphasized the critical need for financial assistance and sponsorship to enable intending pilgrims to fulfill their religious obligations without financial constraints. He stressed that the support from sponsors and well-meaning individuals or organizations would significantly contribute to easing the burden on potential pilgrims and facilitate their journey to Makkah comes 2024.
“Time is of the essence, and we are fervently calling on sponsors to join hands with us in supporting our intending pilgrims. Their sponsorship will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our brothers and sisters who desire to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in the year 2024 can do so without financial hindrances,” stated Oyarekhua.
The December 31 deadline stands as the cut-off for the submission of necessary documentation and fees for intending pilgrims.
The chairman whilst addressing some heads of Islamic organizations and imams in Edo North recently highlighted the importance of timely submissions to facilitate the necessary arrangements and preparations for a smooth and successful pilgrimage.
Accord to him, “Thousands of Nigerians could not get bed spaces in Minna during the 2023 Hajj. This was as a result of last minute preparation. These are some of the issues that the Saudi Arabia Hajj Authority wants to avoid going forward”
Furthermore, the chairman assured sponsors and supporters that their contributions would be instrumental in uplifting the religious aspirations of individuals and fostering a sense of communal support within the Muslim community in Edo State.
The call for sponsorship echoes the commitment of the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made for intending pilgrims to embark on this sacred journey.
As the deadline approaches, the chairman continues to appeal to sponsors, philanthropists, and organizations to step forward and support the aspirations of the pilgrims, underscoring the significance of collective efforts in enabling fellow Muslims to fulfill their spiritual obligations.
The Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board remains hopeful for the usual generous support and solidarity of sponsors to enable intending pilgrims to embark on this sacred pilgrimage without financial constraints.
