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      <title>Pilgrims from Europe arrive in Saudi Arabia on horseback for Hajj</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Four pilgrims have taken a remarkable journey, traveling on horseback from Europe to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The group three Spaniards and one Moroccan arrived this week at the Al Hadithah border crossing in Al Qurayyat, where they were warmly received by local officials and volunteers inspired by their dedication.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A widely circulated video shows the riders arriving dusty and fatigued, yet determined after weeks of travel toward Islam’s holiest sites.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The head of the Al Hadithah center personally welcomed the pilgrims, extending sincere wishes for a safe and spiritually fulfilling Hajj.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;    &lt;figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '&gt;
        &lt;div class='media__item  '&gt;&lt;picture&gt;&lt;img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/05121022257b269.webp'  alt=' ' /&gt;&lt;/picture&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
        
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&lt;p&gt;He described their journey as a profound display of faith and perseverance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;    &lt;figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '&gt;
        &lt;div class='media__item  '&gt;&lt;picture&gt;&lt;img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/051211165b7d914.webp'  alt=' ' /&gt;&lt;/picture&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
        
    &lt;/figure&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Border authorities and support teams conducted medical checkups, offered refreshments, and provided assistance as part of the government’s broader initiative to ensure respectful and efficient services for all pilgrims.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;    &lt;figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '&gt;
        &lt;div class='media__item  '&gt;&lt;picture&gt;&lt;img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/05121213c1105a8.webp?r=121214'  alt=' ' /&gt;&lt;/picture&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
        
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&lt;p&gt;Additionally, the local Development Association of Al Hadithah organized a small celebration in honor of the riders, where volunteers greeted them with flowers, hospitality kits, and warm gestures of welcome.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;    &lt;figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '&gt;
        &lt;div class='media__item  '&gt;&lt;picture&gt;&lt;img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/0512132007f91f6.webp'  alt=' ' /&gt;&lt;/picture&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
        
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read more&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"&gt;
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&lt;/blockquote&gt;
&lt;blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"&gt;
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<p>The group three Spaniards and one Moroccan arrived this week at the Al Hadithah border crossing in Al Qurayyat, where they were warmly received by local officials and volunteers inspired by their dedication.</p>
<p>A widely circulated video shows the riders arriving dusty and fatigued, yet determined after weeks of travel toward Islam’s holiest sites.</p>
<p>The head of the Al Hadithah center personally welcomed the pilgrims, extending sincere wishes for a safe and spiritually fulfilling Hajj.</p>
<p>    <figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '>
        <div class='media__item  '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/05121022257b269.webp'  alt=' ' /></picture></div>
        
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<p>He described their journey as a profound display of faith and perseverance.</p>
<p>    <figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '>
        <div class='media__item  '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/051211165b7d914.webp'  alt=' ' /></picture></div>
        
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<p>Border authorities and support teams conducted medical checkups, offered refreshments, and provided assistance as part of the government’s broader initiative to ensure respectful and efficient services for all pilgrims.</p>
<p>    <figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '>
        <div class='media__item  '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/05121213c1105a8.webp?r=121214'  alt=' ' /></picture></div>
        
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<p>Additionally, the local Development Association of Al Hadithah organized a small celebration in honor of the riders, where volunteers greeted them with flowers, hospitality kits, and warm gestures of welcome.</p>
<p>    <figure class='media  sm:w-full  w-full  media--stretch  '>
        <div class='media__item  '><picture><img src='https://i.aaj.tv/large/2025/05/0512132007f91f6.webp'  alt=' ' /></picture></div>
        
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<p><strong>Read more</strong></p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
<p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330414256/first-hajj-flight-of-this-year-departs-from-lahore">First Hajj flight of this year departs from Lahore</a></p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
<p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330411155/saudi-arabia-increases-hajj-quota-for-pakistan-by-10000-pilgrims">Saudi Arabia increases Hajj quota for Pakistan by 10,000 pilgrims</a></p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote class="blockquote-level-1">
<p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330402307/saudi-arabia-implements-child-ban-visa-restrictions-for-hajj-2025">Saudi Arabia implements child ban, visa restrictions for Hajj 2025</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 12:13:28 +0500</pubDate>
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