Amirul Hajj

This article is about the modern role. For a similar traditional role, see Amir al-hajj.

An Amirul Hajj is the leader of a group of Hajj pilgrims, appointed by a government body, Hajj commission, or religious head.

Duties

The duties of an Amirul Hajj include heading the Hajj pilgrimage, advising on appropriate rules and regulation for performing Hajj, leading prayers, and overseeing grievances.

Notable Personalities

• The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III was Amirul Hajj of Nigerians performing Hajj for 2013.^[1]
• For the Dawoodi Bohra community, Mufaddal Saifuddin was the Amirul Haj in 2012, and his brother Malik ul Ashtar Shujauddin in 2019.
• Former Governor of Kaduna State Abba Musa Rimi was appointed as Amirul Hajj for Nigerian Muslims in August 2013.^[2]