A fire broke out on Saturday at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel in the Sharamansur area of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where more than 480 Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj through private tour operators were lodged
The blaze caused significant damage to parts of the building, but no lives were lost. The pilgrims were not in the hotel at the time of the incident, as they had already departed for Mina to perform the symbolic stoning ritual, one of the core rites of the Hajj pilgrimage.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Fatima Usara. The commission expressed gratitude for the swift response of the Saudi fire service and hotel staff, who managed to contain the fire and prevent any casualties.
NAHCON Chairman, Abdullahi Usman, visited the hotel shortly after the incident to assess the extent of the damage. Visibly concerned, he offered words of reassurance to affected pilgrims and commended the prompt actions of local emergency services.
“Our priority is the safety and comfort of our pilgrims,” he said. “We have arranged immediate relocation to alternative accommodations and will provide every support within our capacity to minimise their distress.”
Usman also praised the Saudi authorities and hotel management for their quick response in controlling the situation.
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