National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a pilgrimage to Mecca during his visit to Saudi Arabia to participate in the One Water summit held within the framework of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP-16), TDH reports.
“Following the ancient traditions and customs of our people, Haji Arkadag began his visit with a pilgrimage to the sacred Kaaba, visiting the city of Mecca. This became a vivid expression of the continuity of the principles of the Turkmen people in the successful implementation of noble deeds.
Having performed 2 raka’ats of prayer here, Haji Arkadag prayed for a prosperous life for our people, for the further development of the Motherland, the increase of its authority, for our independent country to achieve high levels of progress and prosperity in the new historical era under the wise leadership of Arkadagly Hero Serdar.
May the Almighty accept all the prayers offered by Haji Arkadag during his visit to the holy land, which is considered sacred throughout the Islamic world, and during the pilgrimage to the Kaaba Kabul Bolsun! “, - the message says.