Peace-walker boosts Saudi-Pakistani ties

JEDDAH: Kharlzada Kasrat Rai, a Pakistani, recently completed his peace walk from Jeddah to Riyadh in 13 days.
His 1,100 km peace walk, during his second visit to the Kingdom, was labeled “Mohabbat Haramain Sharifain” (Love for the Two Holy Mosques).
Praising the hospitality of Saudis and expatriates alike, Rai said the love of the people in both countries inspired and encouraged him to undertake the walk.
“The Harmain Sharifain walk was essentially meant to express Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, which means that we’ll never leave the Kingdom and its people alone,” Rai said.
Rai told Arab News that his main aim of doing this peace walk from Jeddah to Riyadh was to disseminate the message of love and peace, and to let the world know how much Pakistanis love the Two Holy Mosques. Rai said Pakistan is home for all Pakistanis living inside and outside their country. His mission is to present Pakistan as a symbol of peace in the world.
“This successful walk in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has demonstrated to the world the strong bonds between the two countries,” said Rai.
“I am thankful to the Saudi government and the Pakistani missions, and people from the two countries for supporting my cause. I am also thankful to my companions Burhanullah and Muhammad Ahmed Mubashir, who managed the walk route,” he said.