Saudi Arabia: Hajj 21 to 23 September

Written by Linda Digby 10 Sep 2015
Saudi Arabia: Hajj 21 to 23 September

The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage for Muslims to go to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and seek forgiveness for their sins. Young Khaled wanted to be prepared for the prayers he would pray on the Hajj. But he was also very excited to watch cartoons. His favourite was the one about Isa al-Masih (Jesus), shown on a Christian satellite television station. He skipped down the hall, calling to his mother who was also waiting for the show. She first met Isa in a dream during last year's Hajj, and longed to know Him more. Saudi Arabia is a country completely closed to Christianity. No church is open to Saudi citizens, and talking about Jesus as Saviour is illegal. Yet Jesus Christ pursues Saudis who seek Him. Christian intercessors focus their prayers during the Hajj on Muslims coming to Christ. (See also praise article 2)

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