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title: "European Pilgrims on Horses Arrive in Saudi Arabia To Perform Hajj 2025"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/european-pilgrims-on-horses-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-to-perform-hajj-2025\/"
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updated: "2025-05-03"
description: "Four riders complete weeks-long journey from Europe, embracing traditional pilgrimage route in modern times."
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# European Pilgrims on Horses Arrive in Saudi Arabia To Perform Hajj 2025

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/european-pilgrims-on-horses-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-to-perform-hajj-2025/
Updated: 2025-05-03

Four pilgrims—one from Morocco and three from Spain—arrived in Saudi Arabia on horses this week to perform Hajj 2025, reviving centuries-old pilgrimage traditions.

The group crossed into the Kingdom through the Al Hadithah border in Al Qurayyat, where officials welcomed them with medical checks, refreshments, and floral bouquets after their grueling weeks-long journey.

Videos of their dusty but triumphant arrival spread widely online, showcasing their determination to reach Makkah using historic travel methods.

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> “This journey reflects pure devotion,” said Mamdouh Al Mutairi, head of the Al Hadithah border center, who personally greeted the riders.

Local volunteers hosted a small celebration, offering traditional Saudi coffee and guidance for their final leg to the holy sites.

![welcome in spanish hajj 2025 pilgrim](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/welcome-in-spanish-hajj-2025-pilgrim-942x1256.webp)

The horseback pilgrimage coincides with Saudi Arabia’s early Hajj arrivals, including flights landing at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Airport. Authorities confirmed streamlined services for all pilgrims, whether arriving by air, sea, or—in this rare case—horseback.

The riders’ choice to traverse deserts and mountains mirrors how pilgrims traveled for Hajj before modern transportation, drawing admiration from fellow worshipers.

![morrocon hajj 2025 pilgrim on horse](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/morrocon-hajj-2025-pilgrim-on-horse-942x1256.webp)

Saudi officials accommodated the group’s unique needs, ensuring their safe transition to Makkah. Their journey has sparked global conversations about balancing tradition with modernity in religious practices.

As over 1.8 million pilgrims prepare for Hajj 2025, this story stands out as a testament to enduring faith and perseverance.