Tinubu Kisses Black Stone During Umrah in Makkah

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu kissed the Hajar al-Aswad, commonly known as the Black Stone, at the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of his religious activities in the holy city. The Black Stone is located at one corner of the Kaaba and marks the starting point for the tawaf ritual during Hajj and Umrah.

Tinubu kissed the stone before entering the Kaaba. On Friday, October 30, he performed Umrah, offering prayers for Nigeria's peace, unity, and stability.

The Presidency reported that he sought divine guidance for Nigeria's leaders and prayed for relief from insecurity and other national challenges. During a dinner with his delegation on Sunday, Tinubu spoke about Nigeria's diversity, expressing hope that it could be transformed into a strength rather than a source of division.

Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of the BUA Group, accompanied the President and noted that the trip allowed the delegation to pray for themselves, their families, and the nation.