Hajj- Pilgrims,British-Muslims cycled over 3,000 miles from UK to reach Saudi Arabia

A group of eight British-Muslims cycled over 3,000 miles from the UK to reach Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj holy season.

 

The group called ‘Hajj Riders’ reached their destination after six weeks as part of raising funds for medical facilities in Syria.

During their journey, they travelled through the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Greece and Egypt.

The cyclists received a warm welcome in Madina by the locals who who played hand drums, sang traditional songs and showered them with flowers.

The men overwhelmed with the love they received, cried in joy and thanked the locals.

The journey was not easy for them as they met with various obstacles, including torrential rain and the dry desert heat in Saudi Arabia.The men - known as the "Hajj Riders" - reached the Muslim holy city of Medina in under six weeks as part of a charity challenge that raised money for medical facilties in Syria.

Their journey took them through the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Greece and Egypt.

"Just walking into the Haram (Prophet's Mosque), I can't bring the emotions into words, nearly six weeks of riding, I can't believe the journey is complete, but one journey is finished and now we must complete the next part," said Hajj Rider Abdul Mukith on Facebook.

"The whole team has made it safely, and the hospitality, I honestly can't put it into words."

Videos posted to social media showed scenes in the streets of Medina on Saturday, where the cyclists were serenaded by locals who played hand drums, sang traditional songs and showered them with flowers.

The men can be seen crying with joy at their arrival, thanking the local people who had come out to greet them.