Chinese Haji pedals his way to Makkah

12:28AM Thu 25 Aug, 2016

MAKKAH: Riding his bike for 8,150km, crossing several countries, a Chinese Haji has reached Makkah. 
Mohammed Bama Chun from Xinjiang took four months to reach Makkah despite extreme difficulties and hilly terrains. 
In Taif, he was accorded a warm welcome by the local cycling club. Following a brief stay in Taif, Mohammed was accompanied by members of the Taif cycling club to the holy city.Arabnews