Millions of Muslims from across the globe are in Saudi Arabia at this time of year, embarking on the spiritual journey known as Hajj. As one of the five pillars of Islam, the pilgrimage is one of the most important events in any Muslim's life, any adult that has the means to do so is obliged to take the journey at least once in their life.
Soban Rehman, a 28-year-old from Fallowfield, has been twice - in 2018 and in 2019. “The experience was amazing," he says. "It’s surreal because it’s one of the major pillars of our religion. In regards to the other pillars such as prayer, fasting and charity, everyone has the opportunity to do that every single year.
“Only people who are privileged enough financially, physically and mentally are obliged to make that journey to Mecca and perform the hajj. Once you’re there there are obviously challenges, but the tranquillity and the peace that you find once you’ve completed it is something I’ve never experienced before.”
