Amirul Hajj
An Amirul Hajj is a leader of Hajj pilgrims, appointed by the government body, Hajj commission or religious head.
Duties
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
- 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 Qusai Vajihuddin in 2013.
- Former Governor of Kaduna State Abba Musa Rimi was appointed as Amirul Hajj for Nigerian Muslims in August 2013.[2]
References
- ^ "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.