Rwanda: Over 120 Muslims Go On Holy Pilgrimage

28 October 2011

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.

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