8 British Muslims
have reached Madinah, Saudi Arabia after cycling more than 2,000 miles in under
6 weeks through France, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Greece and
Egypt.
The last leg of
their journey was especially tough, having to cycle through the deserts of
Egypt and Saudi Arabia through the intense heat. But the sight of the prophet’s
mosque made the riders forget all the aches and pains, bringing tears of joy to
the riders.
One of the riders,
Dobbir Uddin, went live on Facebook on the Hajj Ride page as he cycled to the
gates of the Prophet’s Mosque. https://www.facebook.com/HajjRide/videos/1582312475141758/
The riders were
overwhelmed with emotions and crowds gathered around them to welcome them. They
were assisted in Saudi Arabia by local cycling groups Saudi Cyclists and Taibah
Cyclists who helped them overcome obstacles they had faced.
Mohammed Ehsaan one
of the 8 cyclists said “words cannot describe the feeling”.
The riders will now
head to Makkah in order to perform Hajj. May Allah grant them an accepted Hajj.
Learn more about the
Hajj Ride at https://hajjride.com/