A Nigerian pilgrim named Hajiya Zainab, from Plateau State, has returned a lost sum of $5,000 to its Russian owner in Saudi Arabia.
On Tuesday, in Masjidul Haram in Makkah, a Nigerian pilgrim discovered a sum of money equivalent to about ₦8,240,000, based on an exchange rate of ₦1,648 per USD.
Plateau State Pilgrims Board, led by Hon. Daiyabu Dauda, The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), confirmed this.
He said, “She demonstrated exceptional integrity and honesty by returning $5,000 she found in Masjidul Haram to its rightful owner. That’s a remarkable act of kindness.
“Her actions embody the values of honesty, trustworthiness, and compassion, which are essential for a Muslim. May her story inspire others to emulate her exemplary behaviour.”
