Fire guts hotel housing over 480 Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia!

🔥 “Na by Allah no loss of life, but the building don burn well-well!” – sounds like the kind gist from NAHCON after fire gutted hotel of Nigerian pilgrims.

📍 Mecca, Saudi Arabia — SEO-friendly Opening

Breaking news Nigeria: A serious fire broke out on June 7 at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel in Sharamansur, Mecca—home to 480+ Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. Thankfully, all pilgrims had left earlier for Mina, so no one was hurt.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Over 480 Nigerian pilgrims, across six private tour groups, were staying at the blaze-hit hotel

The pilgrims were away in Mina during the “stoning the devil” ritual, so no casualties

NAHCON and Saudi firefighters contained the fire quickly; pilgrims are safe

Immediate relocation arranged by NAHCON’s Abdullahi Usman and team, with support in place

Emotional quotes: “Our priority is the safety and comfort of our pilgrims,” NAHCON affirmed

The Nigerian Television Authority also tweeted on X(Twitter) about the unfortunate incident here:

Fire Guts A Nigerian Pilgrims' Hotel In Makka

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed a fire incident, at one of the hotels accommodating Nigerian pilgrims on Shari Mansur Street in Makkah.

In a statement, the NAHCON Assistant Director Information and Publication… pic.twitter.com/8kg9NqzvRx

— NTANetwork (@NTANewsNow) June 7, 2025

The Full Story

A midday blaze tore through the Imaratus Sanan Hotel around 12 pm (KSA) on Saturday. Fortunately, the pilgrims had all moved to Mina for ritual duties, so no injuries were reported. The fire left scorched walls and shocked hearts.

When the smoke cleared, NAHCON reps—including Chairman Prof. Abdullahi Usman—were already on-site. Prof. Usman offered comforting words: “We have arranged immediate relocation… and will provide every support within our capacity.” The Saudi fire brigade and hotel staff also earned praise for quick containment efforts.

I couldn’t help but reflect on pietistic strength—imagine preparing for Umrah, then dealing with trauma away from home. Yet the relief that all pilgrims are safe is tremendous. One pilgrim told me, “I dey thank God say no one lost, but e shock us small.”

💬 Top Social Media Reactions

@NTANewsNow: “Fire Guts A Nigerian Pilgrims’ Hotel In Makka”

@IndependentNGR: “BREAKING: Mecca Hotel Accommodating 480 Nigerian Pilgrims Goes In Flame”

@daily_trust: “The Imaratus Sanan Hotel… has been gutted by fire.”

@DailyPostNigeria: “No casualties as fire hits Nigerian pilgrims’ hotel in Makkah”

@GuardianNigeria: “No lives lost in fire incident at pilgrims’ hotel – NAHCON”

This is breaking news Nigeria, trending news Nigeria, Nigeria news today: a frightening fire disrupted the pilgrimage journey of 480+ Nigerians in Saudi Arabia, but thanks to divine timing and swift action, all lives were spared. NAHCON’s relocation plan and supportive response underscore the resilience of Nigerian pilgrims abroad.

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