2016 Hajj: Ondo pilgrims urged to engage in physical exercises

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FILE PHOTO: Nigerian Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

FILE PHOTO: Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
FILE PHOTO: Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
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The Ondo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has advised intending for the 2016 Hajj from the state to engage in physical exercises to attain fitness for successful Hajj rites.

The Chairman of the board, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Ajifowowe, gave the advice in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Akure.

“Physical fitness is one of the prerequisites for a successful Hajj,” Ajifowowe said.

He said that the Hajj was a rigorous religious exercise that demanded perseverance.

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“Those that want to perform this year’s Hajj should try as much as possible to engage in physical exercises.

“Because Hajj is a rigorous exercise during which you will trek a lot.

“So, whoever that is used to riding vehicles always, should start trekking now,so that when he eventually gets to Mecca, the trekking will not have negative effects on him.

“And also, whoever that has one ailment or another should try as much as possible to treat himself or herself before embarking upon the journey, because it is a stressful exercise,”he said.

The chairman also urged the intending pilgrims to learn about Islam very well, saying that this was mandatory.

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