Pakistani bikers reach Saudi Arabia via road to perform Umrah

In order to promote ‘religious tourism’, a group of 25 Pakistani bikers on Tuesday reached Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.

The bikers began their spiritual journey from Lahore on January 6 and reached the Kingdom after 18 days.

Pakistani bikers group reached Saudi Arabia, they started their journey from Lahore 16 days ago. pic.twitter.com/5OmlenXdTV

— Shiraz Hassan (@ShirazHassan) January 24, 2023

The bikers group will return to Pakistan after a stay of 15 days in the sacred country.

Upon their arrival in Riyadh, Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ameer Khurram Rathore and other officials welcomed them.

A group of 25 Pakistani bikers, belonging to Cross Route Club in 🇵🇰, visited the Embassy of 🇵🇰 in Abu Dhabi today. Amb Faisal Niaz Tirmizi welcomed the group in the Embassy and hosted a lunch in their honour. The group had started their bike ride from Lahore on 6 January 2023.1/4 pic.twitter.com/qFoK6re1Qz

— Pakistan Embassy UAE (@PakinUAE_) January 20, 2023

A reception ceremony was also held in their honour at the Pakistani embassy. During the ceremony, the ambassador awarded a shield to the group.