In a bid to enhance the pilgrimage experience in the holy land of Saudi Arabia, pilgrims from Ogun State visited some significant historical sites in Medina, also known as Zyarah.

Top on the list of places visited include, Masjid Quba, the first Mosque established by Prophet Muhammad and Mount Uhud, where the second most important battle between the non-believers of Makkah and a few Muslim Faithful of Medina took place, and the Grave of Hamza and the Martyrs of Uhud.

During a gathering at the base of Mountain Uhud one of the revered sites, Head of Operations, Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Imam Abdulfattah Buhari, emphasised the importance of these sites, saying they were crucial to the religious duty of every pilgrim.

Imam Buhari underlined the significance of the visits in deepening the faith of pilgrims, allowing them to truly connect with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the rich history of the life of Prophet Muhammad, as well as his devout followers (Sa’aba), as documented in Suratul Imran, Chapter 3 verse 97.

Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad on promoting peace through Islam, Imam Buhari encouraged the pilgrims to embody the essence of the religion and emulate the noble traits of the Messenger of Allah.

He advised them to adhere strictly to the guidelines provided by the authorities to ensure a meaningful pilgrimage, urging them to utilise the sacred opportunity to offer prayers for the wellbeing of the state and Nigeria.

Expressing gratitude on behalf of the pilgrims, Alhaja Tawakalitu Kazeem, showered encomiums on Governor Dapo Abiodun for the pilgrimage, adding that her experience so far in this year’s pilgrimage was better than that of few years ago.