President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and spiritual reflection.
The President left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday afternoon for the Saudi Arabian holy city, according to information about his trip released by the Presidency.
The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for spiritual reflection, with Tinubu expected to offer prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress.
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Umrah is a voluntary Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be performed at different times of the year, unlike Hajj, which takes place during a specific period under the Islamic calendar.
During the exercise, pilgrims undertake religious rites and prayers as part of their spiritual devotion.
Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after completing the Umrah rites, although no specific return date was provided in the information available about the trip.