A British pilgrim walked 6,500km from the UK to Saudi Arabia to fulfil his dream of travelling to Mecca on foot to perform Haj.
Adam Mohammed, a UK citizen of Iraqi-Kurdish origin, began walking from his home in Wolverhampton on August 1 2021, crossing through the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan to reach Saudi Arabia.
The 52-year-old pilgrim walked an average of 17.8 km a day and reached Ayesha Mosque in Mecca on June 26, completing the journey in 11 months and 26 days.
A large crowd of supporters, residents, and his two daughters who flew in from the UK, welcomed him in the holy city.
“I was so happy to finish my journey and I am overwhelmed by the great welcome, generosity, and love of Saudis and other nationalities. I am so eager to perform Haj because Haj has been my greatest dream,” said Mohammed to Arab News.
He travelled with a cart to keep his personal belongings, which weighed up to 250 kilos.
“Actually, I built it myself. It is where I ate, slept, and cooked for the journey,” said Mohammed.
He documented and live-streamed his experience through his channels on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where thousands of people followed him through his journey.
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