Aminu Dantata to Be Buried in Madina Next to Late Wife – Saudi Authorities Grant Permission.
Saudi authorities have approved the burial of late Nigerian business magnate Alhaji Aminu Dantata in the holy city of Madina. The 94-year-old philanthropist, who passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, will be laid to rest beside his late wife, Rabi’a Dantata, fulfilling his final wishes.
Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, Dantata’s former Private Principal Secretary, confirmed the approval via a Facebook post on Sunday.
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“Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Alhamdulilah Alhamdulillah, I have received approval to take Aminu Alhassan Dantata from Abu Dhabi to Madina. He will be buried tomorrow morning by the grace of Allah,” Junaidu announced.
The burial process is expected to proceed on Monday, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary life that spanned nearly a century.
Dantata, who died after a brief illness, had expressed his desire to be buried next to his wife, Rabi’a, who passed away in 2023. The family honored this request, ensuring the couple’s reunion in their final resting place in Islam’s second-holiest city.
On Saturday, a special Islamic funeral prayer (Salatul Ga’ib) was held in Kano, drawing prominent figures, including Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and a large gathering of mourners. The prayer session reflected the deep respect and admiration Dantata commanded across Nigeria’s political, business, and social spheres.
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Nigerians and the global Muslim community remember Dantata not only for his vast business empire but also for his humility, philanthropy, and dedication to his faith. His burial in Madina shows his lifelong commitment to Islamic values and his desire for a peaceful rest in the holy land.
Aminu Dantata to Be Buried in Madina Next to Late Wife – Saudi Authorities Grant Permission.
