Amirul Hajj
An Amirul Hajj is a leader of Hajj pilgrims, appointed by the government body, Hajj commission or religious head.
Duties[edit]
The duties of an Amirul Hajj include heading the Hajj pilgrimage, advising appropriate rules and regulation for performing Hajj, leading prayers, and overseeing grievances.
Notable Personalities[edit]
- The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III was Amirul Hajj of Nigerians performing Hajj for 2013.[1]
- For the Dawoodi Bohra community, Mufaddal Saifuddin was the Amirul Haj in 2012, and his brother Malik ul Ashtar Shujauddin in 2019.
- Former Governor of Kaduna State Abba Musa Rimi was appointed as Amirul Hajj for Nigerian Muslims in August 2013.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "NAHCON says Sultan remains permanent Amirul Hajj". Premium Times. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ^ "Katsina Appoints Rimi as Amirul-Hajj". Daily Times of Nigeria. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
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