The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted approval for the burial of late Nigerian business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the holy city of Madinah — fulfilling a personal and spiritual wish he expressed during his lifetime
Dantata died on Friday in Abu Dhabi at the age of 93. Initially, plans were underway to transport his remains to Kano, Nigeria, while awaiting approval for burial in Madinah.
In a significant turn, Saudi authorities have now given the green light, allowing the respected philanthropist to be laid to rest in one of Islam’s holiest cities.
His relative, Sanusi Dantata, confirmed the update via social media, writing: “Alhamdulillah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted approval for the remains of late Alh. Aminu Dantata to be buried in the Holy land of Madinah! Arrangements are ongoing for his Janazah tomorrow, Insha Allah, in the Holy Prophet’s mosque.”
The Janazah (funeral prayer) is scheduled for Sunday, June 29, at Masjid an-Nabawi — the second-holiest site in Islam — making his final resting place even more spiritually significant.
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