Ghanaian Pilgrim Happy to Get A Second Chance 10 Years after Missing Hajj

IQNA – A pilgrim from Ghana is getting a second chance to perform Hajj after he missed his previous chance due to illness ten years ago.

Ismael Maysounah first came to Mecca in 2013 but fell ill and was unable to complete the journey, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

“I was depressed for not being able to perform all the rituals. For 10 years I was always praying to get the chance to make it again,” he said.

Maysounah was chosen this year to perform Hajj under a Saudi Guests Program.

Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam, mandating every adult Muslim to undertake the journey at least once, provided they are financially and physically able.

Source: Arab News