Many celebrities from all over the world have attended the Umrah this year.
The Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia that can be undertaken at any time of the year. It is different from Hajj. which takes place only during the month of Dhul Hijjah.
This year, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that women over the age of 45 can perform umrah without the accompaniment of a male guardian, known as a mahram.
This was the first time that Muslim women wishing to perform Umrah could do so unaccompanied as long as they were in groups of women.
From YouTube stars and actresses to international cricket players and designers, here are 12 notable people who made the journey in 2022…
Ali Fasal
The Indian actor and model was busy filming in Saudi Arabia. He took his time with the trip to Mecca and shared his visit on Instagram.
“To Medina and then to Mecca! What a way to end my shoot!” he wrote. “I’m really blessed, I think, in many ways.”
Gauhar Khan
The Indian actress and Bigg Boss 7 winner and her husband Zaid Darbar documented their visit to Mecca with a series of posts and videos on social media.
Sharing photos with family and friends, Khan wrote: “My dream is coming true to do umrah with my husband. Greatest joy.”
Sana Khan
The former actress performed Umrah alongside her businessman husband, Mufti Anas.
Khan shared her journey on Instagram and expressed her delight at being part of it.
Yashma Gil
The Pakistani film and television actress attended Umrah this year and also caught up with her friends Sana Khan and Mufti Anas.
The Kab Mere Kehlaoge star shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, “Thank you for all the inspiration for having us and all the Mehman-Nawazi.”
Shadab Khan
Alhamdulillah, performed Umrah. Prayed for my country, for humanity, for peace, prosperity and most importantly health for all. May Allah bless you all. pic.twitter.com/UbeNRtFS9J
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) April 14, 2022
Pakistan’s international cricket all-rounder Shadab Khan shared a selection of photos of himself on his Umrah journey on Twitter.
“Alhamdulillah, performed the Umrah. Prayed for my country, for humanity, for peace, prosperity and most importantly health for all,” he wrote. “May Allah bless you all.”
Fatima Khan
The multi-talented blogger, stylist and makeup artist made her way to Mecca and shared her experiences with her 129,000 followers.
“MashaAllah, AlhumduliAllah. Heaven on earth,” she wrote.
Maria Butt
The Pakistani fashion and jewelry designer, known to her fans and followers as Maria B, shared an Instagram video of her performance of Umrah.
Harem Shah
The Pakistani TikTok star performed Umrah at the Holy Kaaba during Ramadan. She was joined by her husband, Bilal Shah, who shared a video of their experience on TikTok and Instagram.
Daud Kim
Popular Korean YouTube star Daud Kim shared his Umrah journey on social media, documenting his journey from South Korea to Pakistan and then on to Jeddah.
Waqar Younis
The Pakistani former cricketer performed umrah with his family and shared his joyful experience on Twitter. “Alhamdulillah…ALLAH has invited us to his house for Umrah,” he wrote.
Babar Azam
The Pakistani cricketer shared a photo of Roza-e-Rasool on his Umrah journey. Azam also posted some poems in Urdu to accompany the image on Twitter.
Fakhar Zaman
The Pakistan international cricket player visited Saudi Arabia to attend Umrah and shared pictures and information about his trip on social media.
YouTuber Nadir Ali also shared photos of Zaman along with Babar Azam.
Updated: April 27, 2022 2:30 p.m
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