From Furera Mohammed, Madinah
Pilgrims from Kwara State have started leaving in batches the holy city of Medina, heading towards Mecca as part of their annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The pilgrims, who spent five days in Medina performing religious rituals and visiting sacred sites, bid emotional farewells to the city, which holds significant importance in Islamic history.
Led by officials from the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, the group expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality they received in Medina.
They prayed for blessings and guidance as they embarked on the next phase of their journey. Many pilgrims spoke of the spiritual fulfillment they experienced visiting Medina, the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to connect with their faith so profoundly.
The Kwara pilgrims are now en route to Mecca to perform the remaining rites of the Hajj pilgrimage, including the symbolic stoning of the devil and the circling of the Kaaba.
They join millions of Muslims worldwide who have gathered in Mecca for this annual pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam.
The Kwara State government has ensured that the pilgrims will be well taken care of throughout their journey, providing them with the necessary resources and support to perform their religious duties with ease and peace of mind.
