First group of 49 pilgrims set out to Saudi Arabia from Ufa to perform the fifth obligatory pillar of Islam.

 

In total there will be three groups. The last will go to Saudi Arabia on August 12.

 

The pilgrims gather in the square in front of the Tukayev mosque, then they are taken to the airport by bus. They get to the Arab Emirates by plane, and from there to Mecca, by bus, VGTRK reports.