Shah Rukh Khan Performs Umrah In Mecca; Pics Go Viral

Shah Rukh recently travelled to Saudi Arabia to shoot scenes for his forthcoming film, ‘Dunki’.

Shah Rukh Khan In Mecca

New Delhi: Shah Rukh recently travelled to Saudi Arabia to shoot scenes for his forthcoming film, ‘Dunki’. Following the completion of filming, the actor was sighted in Mecca. There are videos and photos of him performing Umrah that have just gone viral. 

Photos of SRK show him in white traditional attire Rida and Izar and with a large group of people. He's also wearing a mask to hide his identity. 

As soon as the pictures were published online, SRK fans were quick to voice their opinions and praise him in the comment section. One fan wrote,“So happy to see him fulfilling his wish of visiting this holy place,” while other wrote, "Mashallah."

After finishing shooting there, he thanked the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture and the film's crew in an Instagram video shot from the set.

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Pathaan’ marks King Khan’s comeback on the silver screen after an almost three-year hiatus. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is touted as a high-octane action thriller.

'Pathaan', which also has a cameo by Salman Khan, will land in theatres on January 25 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Significance of ‘Umrah’

Islam’s oldest and most holy site, Mecca (Makkah), located in Saudi Arabia’s western Hijaz province, is an important location for Muslims around the world.

This is where the Quran, the holy book of Islam, is believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Umrah is the name given to a pilgrimage to Mecca, a shorter version of the annual Hajj gathering. The word “Umrah” in Arabic means “visiting a populated place”.

Umrah offers an opportunity for Muslims to refresh their faith, seek forgiveness and pray for their needs. One who performs it is said to be cleansed of their sins.