Photo Story: Kwara Welcomes Muslim Pilgrims from Hajj

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541 pilgrims from Kwara State that went for the year 2022 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived at Ilorin International Airport this morning, Thursday, 21st July, 2022 at 7:59am.

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