المملكة: Between tears of gratitude and the pain of separation… a pilgrim from Australia bids farewell to the greatest journey
The morning of departure was not like the rest of the mornings for Hajj Abdul Rahman Abdo from Australia, one of the guests of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques program for Hajj, Umrah and visits, while the buses were preparing to transport The pilgrimsto their destinations. He stood silently contemplating the final scene of his journey of faith, as if his heart refused to leave the place where he lived the most beautiful days of his life.
His eyes were chasing the mountains of Meccaand its roads and its sacred feelings, before his tears preceded his words, he tried to hide his emotion, but he could not prevent the tears of longing, love and gratitude from flowing as he bid farewell to the land that embraced his prayers, prostrations and wishes.
He said in a voice in which feelings of joy and sadness mixed: “I came to this trip carrying the wish of Hajj for many years, and today I leave and God has blessed me with its fulfillment. I feel That a part of my soul will remain here, in Mecca and the holy sites.”
Standing at the Arafat level
Abdo added that the Hajj days were exceptional in all their details, starting with the stop at the Arafat level, passing the night in Muzdalifah and Mina, all the way to the farewell circumambulation, stressing that the care, organization and integrated services he found made his journey easier and more reassuring.
The pilgrim did not hide it. He was moved as he expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman – may God protect them – for the care and attention they provide to the guests of the Most Gracious, praising the program for the guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for Hajj, Umrah and visits, which gave him the opportunity to perform the Hajj in an easy atmosphere and full of dignity and attention.
He also appreciated the great efforts made by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs Advocacy and guidance in implementing the program, following up on pilgrims and serving them from their arrival until their departure, stressing that this trip will remain one of the greatest memories he carries with him throughout his life.
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