The third batch of Accra pilgrims has left Medina to Mecca to commence the hajj rituals starting with Umrah at the Masjid Haram in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The pilgrims left their various hotels in Medina at 15:54 GMT to Minkat where they were to put on their Ihram’s, make intention and proceed to Mecca to perform Umrah.

This, reporter in an interview with some pilgrims at the various hotels and onboard buses in Media, expressed their gratitude to the Ghana Hajj Board for providing them with two square meals and taking them to some historic places.

Source: wadataOnline.com/Muhammed Faisal Mustapha