Nigeria, June 7 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return journey of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on 13 June.

Chairman of the commission, Abdullahi Usman, a professor, said this in Mina on Friday, as Muslims around the world marked Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice.

In a Sallah message , Mr Usman also extended greetings to Muslims particularly pilgrims who participated in the Day of Arafat, a key rite of the Hajj.

"As we mark Eid, we bring good news, the return journey for Nigerian pilgrims will begin on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah.

"The first flights will include pilgrims from Imo State with Air Peace, Bauchi State with Max Air, and Kebbi and Sokoto states with Flynas. We ...