Safa & Marwa Virtual Challenge

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  • Date Wed 1st January 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price £55.00
  • Races 1 race

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Get ready for an uplifting journey with the Safa & Marwa Virtual Challenge, organized by Running Mad! Running from January 1 to December 31, 2025, this unique event invites participants from around the globe to engage in a meaningful pilgrimage distance of 3.6 kilometers (or 5,000 steps) during the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah.

Set in the picturesque town of Luton, Bedfordshire, this virtual challenge not only encourages physical activity but also allows you to connect spiritually through the revered Sai ritual. Participants will honor the inspiring legacy of Hajar AS, a symbol of unwavering faith and devotion, as they meditate and reflect while completing the pilgrimage distance. Join us in this transformative experience and let each step be a testament to your faith, all while embracing the spirit of this significant journey!

Safa & Marwa Virtual Challenge

Wed 1st January 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025

A medal with an image of the Kaaba and the text "Safa and Marwa Challenge in Aid of Water Projects Worldwide" rests on a ribbon with a gold and black design. A round medal for the "Safa and Marwa Challenge" lies on a textured surface. The design features an illustration of a mosque. There's a strap attached to the medal, partially visible, resting near a folded cloth. A medal featuring a design resembling the Kaaba, with blue accents and the text "Safa and Marwa Challenge" and "In Aid of Water Projects Worldwide." It rests on a soft pink surface near a window. A hand holds a medal featuring a gold and black illustration of the Kaaba, surrounded by a decorative border with blue accents. The text reads "Safa and Marwa Challenge" and "To Aid in Water Projects Worldwide. A medal with the text "Safa and Marwa Challenge" and "In aid of water projects worldwide." It features a design resembling the Kaaba, with decorative elements in blue and gold.

Organiser's Description

Join us in the Safa & Marwa Challenge Pilgrimage Distance to experience a moment of profound reflection during Dhul Hijjah. This challenge pays tribute to the inspiring story of Hajar AS. Muslims worldwide revere her actions during Hajj and Umrah as a timeless testament to unwavering faith and devotion.

During this virtual journey, you'll participate in a ritual that echoes one of the sacred practices performed by pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. Known as the Sai ritual, it involves meditation and remembrance of Allah, guiding pilgrims between the hallowed mountains of As-Safa and Al-Marwa. They hasten their pace and offer supplications as they ascend these sacred peaks, traversing the valley between.

In the Safa & Marwa Challenge Pilgrimage Distance, you'll have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of faith. Here's what you can expect from this meaningful endeavor:

Complete a symbolic pilgrimage distance of 3.6 kilometers or 5000 steps.
Connect with the spiritual essence of this revered journey.
Honor the profound legacy of Hajar AS.
Embark on a physical and spiritual pilgrimage that deepens your faith and devotion.

Join us today in this transformative experience, and let your steps be a testament to your faith and devotion

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