Over 120 Muslims go on holy pilgrimage

128 Muslims from both Rwanda and Burundi have travelled to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia for their annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims, who travelled in two groups, include 84 Rwandans and 44 Burundians. A total of 40 members left on Wednesday while the rest departed yesterday. Speaking to The New Times, after the departure of the first group, Mufti Abdul Karim Gahutu, appealed to those availed with the chance to travel for the pilgrimage to uphold and live by the expected Islamic principles and set good example.