Amirul Hajj
This article is about the modern role. For a similar traditional role, see Amir al-hajj.
An Amirul Hajj is a leader of Hajj pilgrims, appointed by the government body, Hajj commission or religious head.
The duties of an Amirul Hajj include heading the Hajj pilgrimage, advising appropriate rules and regulation for performing Hajj, leading prayers, and overseeing grievances.
- 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]
- ^ "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.