Mekah, 13th of June 2010.On the fourth day in Saudi Arabia, we had a good breakfast and dressed up in ihram. Before getting on the bus heading to Bir Ali Mosque (Miqat Bir Ali/pilgrimage boundary), we paid a visit to the makam (grave) of Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.
I do not remember how long it took for us to arrive at Mekah from Miqat Bir Ali. However, when we arrived at Mekah, it was already Isya'. En route to Mekah, a tire of the bus exploded and the bus driver pulled over somewhere to change the tire. So much for patience right?
Once we arrived at the holy city of Mekah, we checked-in in a hotel and had dinner before completing the Umrah. After dinner, off we went to Masjidil Haram to perform Tawaf round the Kaaba and Saei between Al-Safa and Al-Marwah.
I do not remember how long it took for us to arrive at Mekah from Miqat Bir Ali. However, when we arrived at Mekah, it was already Isya'. En route to Mekah, a tire of the bus exploded and the bus driver pulled over somewhere to change the tire. So much for patience right?
Once we arrived at the holy city of Mekah, we checked-in in a hotel and had dinner before completing the Umrah. After dinner, off we went to Masjidil Haram to perform Tawaf round the Kaaba and Saei between Al-Safa and Al-Marwah.
For the first Umrah, I did not take the camera with me hence no pictures to illustrate. I was so nervous and scared at the same time as the stories in Mastika kept popping in my head.
2 have dreams too:
ben,u r great journalist,and ur journey,inspiring me,proud to know you.
i'm so happy to know you too :)
Post a Comment