Nigeria Halts Israel Pilgrimages Amid Tensions
March 3, 2026·1 day ago·via Business Post Nigeria

Nigeria suspends all pilgrimages to Israel due to Middle East tensions, redirecting spiritual seekers from Jerusalem's ancient stones amid US-Iran clashes fueling regional instability. Faithful pilgrims, once tracing Jesus' footsteps in Galilee or praying at the Western Wall, now pivot to domestic holy sites like Nigeria's Sukur Cultural Landscape. The halt prioritizes safety as airspace closures and strikes disrupt holy travels.



