Joy as pilgrims return from Mecca

By Wilfred Sanya

Another team of 150 Muslims who travelled to Mecca arrived in the country led by Sheikh Nuhu Musaaata aboard Ethiopian Airlines.

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Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata on arrival from Mecca at Entebbe International Airport

Police had to contain ecstatic crowds of relatives and friends who thronged Entebbe International Airport to receive their dear ones.

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Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata received by relatives  on arrival from Mecca at Entebbe International Airport

The scenes however were different from the time the pilgrims left for Mecca last month. Relatives were left distraught when they were barred from accessing the airport after security was stepped up in light of the Westgate Mall terror attack in Kenya. This time round relatives were allowed at the airport to meet their people.

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Hajji Ssebuguzi received by relatives at Entebbe airport on arrival from Mecca

Every able Muslim is mandated to reach make this pilgrimage.

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Jubilating relatives mob a pilgrim on arrival from Mecca at Entebbe International Airport

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Police struggle to contain ecstatic crowds of relatives who went to receive the pilgrims

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Scenes of jubilations were all over the airport as pilgrims arrived

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Excited relatives after receiving a pilgrim at the airport