Hajj: First batch of Katsina pilgrims return

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From Lawal Sa’idu Funtua, Katsina

The first batch of Katsina State pilgrims have returned from Saudi Arabia after performing this year’s hajj.
The Boeing 747 conveying the pilgrims arrived the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport at 5.35 am yesterday morning.
Our correspondent reports that, the pilgrims were those from Musawa, Matazu and Daura Local Government Areas of the state.
Also on board are some state Pilgrims Welfare Board members and officials.
Findings revealed that, all the pilgrims were in good health after returning home from performing the hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia.

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