The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has approved the burial of late Nigerian business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the holy city of Madinah.
The move was a deeply personal and spiritual wish expressed by the late philanthropist during his lifetime.
Dantata passed away on Friday in Abu Dhabi at the age of 93, prompting initial plans for his remains to be flown to Kano, Nigeria, pending approval for burial in Madinah.
However, in a major development, Saudi authorities have now greenlit the request, allowing the esteemed businessman to be laid to rest in one of Islam’s most sacred sites.
The update was confirmed by his relative, Sanusi Dantata, who shared the news on social media.
“Alhamdulillah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted approval for the remains of late Alh. Aminu Dantata to be buried in the Holy land of Madinah! Arrangements are ongoing for his Janazah tomorrow, Insha Allah, in the Holy Prophet’s mosque,” Sanusi posted on Sunday.
The Janazah (funeral prayer) is scheduled for Sunday, June 29, at Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque), making the burial even more significant. The mosque is the second-holiest site in Islam after the Kaaba in Makkah, and resting in the city is considered a spiritual honor by Muslims globally.
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