Four hundred and ninety one pilgrims from Nasarawa State have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia.
The pilgrims arrived Madina airport in the early hours of Saturday. They were immediately checked into their hotel rooms and served breakfast.
The number comprised of 260 Men, 231 Women and 28 State officials.
Meanwhile another set of pilgrims from FCT have also been airlifted today Saturday, abord FLYNAS flight XY5002 departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja to Madina with 347 FCT pilgrims and 23 Officials. According to the details released, Males were 171 while Females were 176.
The pilgrims landed in Madina airport safely. Alhamdullilah!
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The Abuja flight will also in the coming days airlift pilgrims from Benue, Nassarawa, Logo and the remaining pilgrims of FCT.