President Buhari Accepts Invitation Of Saudi King, Set To Embark On Pilgrimage

May 15, 2019
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Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to perform the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in the Kingdom.

This is according to a statement by the President’s special aide, Garba Shehu.

To this effect, the President, accompanied by close personal aides, will embark on the journey on Thursday, 16th May.

He is expected back in the country on Tuesday, 21st May.

 

Umrah is an optional but recommended pilgrimage to Makkah that can be made at any time of the year.

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