Breaking: Buhari accepts Saudi’s invitation for holy pilgrimage, departs Abuja Thursday

President Muhammdu Buhari has accepted the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia & Custodian of the two holy Mosques, to perform the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in the Kingdom.

An official statement from the presidency via twitter said, “To this effect, the President, accompanied by close personal aides, will embark on the journey on Thursday, 16th May. He is expected back in the country on Tuesday, 21st May, 2019.”

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