A Group Of Muslims Have Cycled All The Way From England To Saudi Arabia For Hajj
Over 1.5 million Muslims are currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj from countries all over the world – by air, sea, and many from neighboring countries have all come via road. But a group of Muslims have reached the Kingdom to perform Hajj via a very unique route – they cycled!
Eight British Muslims have cycled to Saudi Arabia from UK
The men went on a what they have called a Tour de Hajj” which involved cycling through a number of countries to, both, present Islam in a positive light and to raise money for charity.
We made it!!! SubhanAllah!!! We can't believe we are finally here in Madinah!!! Allahu Akbar!!!! See our Insta story for live coverage. Keep them donations coming guys!! https://t.co/D4JcuGV8jQ @pennyappeal pic.twitter.com/ykK2Erd1AQ
— Tour de Hajj (@TourdeHajj) August 3, 2019
On their arrival in Madine, the riders received a warm welcome by the chairman of the Society of Culture and Arts in Medina.
This is the second time the group has cycled to Saudi Arabia
Alhamdulillah Great news.The 8 hajjriders have got 2 Medinah 3,500 klm 6 weeks 8 countries all gone.Donate now. https://t.co/A6bkcvBAgt rt pic.twitter.com/1OX9Qu5fvm
— Yusuf Chambers. (@YusufChambers) August 19, 2017