Pilgrimage on Horseback: Modern Travelers Revive Ancient Hajj Tradition

Sun Jun 22 2025 01:54:02 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Pilgrimage on Horseback: Modern Travelers Revive Ancient Hajj Tradition

Three adventurers embark on a historic journey from Spain to Mecca, blending tradition with social media engagement.


Riding over 4,000 miles, three pilgrims recreated the historic Hajj by horseback, sharing their challenges and triumphs on social media and gaining a massive following in the process.



In an inspiring fusion of tradition and modernity, three pilgrims set out from Spain to undertake a horseback pilgrimage to Mecca, following in the footsteps of Andalusian Muslims. Their journey spanned nearly seven months and covered 4,000 miles through diverse terrains across multiple countries, capturing the attention of thousands on social media platforms.

The trio, known through their project dubbed "Hajj on Horseback," faced numerous challenges along the way. In Bosnia, they encountered trouble when borrowed horses bolted and wandered into a minefield, causing significant delays. A harrowing moment arose in France when the horses panicked in a muddy tunnel, leading one rider, Abdelkader Harkassi Aidi, to wade through muddy waters to rescue a struggling horse.

With four years of meticulous planning culminating in this epic journey, the pilgrimage served as a profound test of their faith—not just in God but in humanity and the interconnectedness offered by the internet. Documenting their experience, the group garnered a substantial following online, attracting over 345,000 followers on Instagram and more than 250,000 on TikTok. Their posts, showcasing the realities of life on the road—camping under the stars, preparing meals, and facing obstacles—created a stunning narrative that resonated widely, with some videos accumulating over 550,000 views.

The journey stands as a meaningful reminder of the rich heritage of the Hajj and highlights the power of social media in bridging the past and present, allowing modern individuals to connect with time-honored traditions in their own unique way.

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