A Nigerian pilgrim celebrated the arrival of the first Hajj baby of the year in Makkah—a baby boy named Muhammad. This heartwarming event unfolded at Makkah’s Maternity and Children’s Hospital, according to reports from Arab media.
The 30-year-old Nigerian woman was admitted to the hospital’s emergency room at 31 weeks pregnant, experiencing intense labor pains. Despite the baby being born prematurely, both mother and child are under medical care, with the mother’s condition steadily improving.
Grateful for the support, the Nigerian pilgrim expressed thanks to the medical team for their assistance during the delivery.
Makkah’s maternity hospital witnesses numerous births during the Hajj season every year, with dedicated staff ensuring the well-being of both newborns and mothers.
Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, occurs annually during Zil Hajj, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. Thousands of pilgrims from Muslim nations worldwide gather in Makkah to undertake this sacred journey, which spans from the 8th to the 13th of Zil Hajj. It is obligatory for physically and financially capable Muslims to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime.
