Ambassador performs Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

The British ambassador to Saudi Arabia has performed the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca after converting to Islam. Simon Collis made the holy trip – which it is a duty for all able-bodied Muslims to make at least once in their life – with his wife Huda Mujarkech. The 60-year-old is the first UK ambassador to […]

The British ambassador to Saudi Arabia has performed the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca after converting to Islam.
Simon Collis made the holy trip – which it is a duty for all able-bodied Muslims to make at least once in their life – with his wife Huda Mujarkech.
The 60-year-old is the first UK ambassador to perform Hajj.
Mr Collins has been pictured wearing the white robes traditionally worn for the pilgrimage which re-enacts the actions of the Prophet Muhammad.
The photograph was posted on the twitter account of Saudi Arabian writer and female activist Fawziah Albakr, who wrote in Arabic: “First British ambassador to the Kingdom undertakes the Hajj following his conversion to Islam. Simon Collis with his wife Huda in Mecca. Praise be to God.”
Among the Twitter users to offer congratulations Saudi Arabia’s Princess Basmah bint Saud, wrote: “Special congratulations to the ambassador and his wife.”