President Bola Tinubu kissed the Hajar al-Aswad, commonly known as the Black Stone, at the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of a series of religious activities carried out during his time in the holy city. The Black Stone is embedded at one corner of the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque and serves as the starting point for tawaf, the ritual in which pilgrims circle the Kaaba seven times during Hajj and Umrah. Tinubu kissed the stone before entering the Kaaba itself.
Tinubu's Prayers for Nigeria in Makkah
Earlier on Friday, October 30, the President performed Umrah, offering prayers for Nigeria's peace, unity and stability. The Presidency said he also sought divine guidance for the country's leaders and prayed for lasting relief from insecurity and the other difficulties facing the nation.
Delegation Dinner and Diversity Remarks
At a dinner with his delegation on Sunday, Tinubu turned his attention to Nigeria's diversity, expressing hope that it could become a strength rather than a point of division. "May Almighty Allah bless Nigeria, convert our diversity into prosperity as a country," he said.
BUA Chairman on the Visit
Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of the BUA Group, was among those who accompanied the President to Makkah. Rabiu said the trip gave every member of the delegation the chance to pray for themselves, their families and the country as a whole.
