The Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Tuesday started out moving its pilgrims to Muna for the commencement of the final Hajj rites.

Pilgrims the world over are expected to transport to Muna, wherein they'll live till Thursday before transferring to the plains of Arafat for the final rights.

Alhaji Badaru Bello, Public Relations Officer of the board, stated on Tuesday in Makkah that the arrangements were perfected.

He said four,930 pilgrims from the state would be grouped in step with their local government regions of their tents.

Bello said the pilgrims could additionally be served with food, whilst clinical personnel would be there to take care of people with scientific troubles.

He entreated the pilgrims to concentrate on remembrance of Allah at the same time as in Muna and keep away from pointless roaming about within the vicinity.

He also urged them to hold to hope for peace and balance of the usa.

More than seventy five,000 Nigerian pilgrims also are expected to arrive Muna among nowadays and Wednesday in preparedness of the Arafat on Thursday.

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