Presidency on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia and custodian
of the two Holy Mosques to perform the Umrah, otherwise known as lesser pilgrimage in the Kingdom.
To this effect, Mallam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Adviser to the President, said he Buhari will be accompanied by close personal aides, explaining that President will embark on the journey on tomorrow (Thursday)
He is expected back in the country on Tuesday, 21st May.
Umrah is an optional but recommended pilgrimage to Makkah that can be made at any time of the year, Shehu said.