Uruguayan embraces Islam, 20 years later this happened70-year-old Luis Abi Rachid had embraced Islam 20 years ago and performing Hajj was his dreamTuesday June 3, 2025 10:10 PM , Aneequa Sabahat FaizeeMina: 70-year-old Luis Abi Rachid had embraced Islam 20 years ago and performing Hajj was his dream. His dream finally came true when he was selected for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation this year. He recounted that his journey to Islam began 20 years ago, when a Muslim friend introduced him to the faith over the course of three months. During that time, he learned about Holy Quran and the practice of prayer, eventually becoming convinced that Islam is the true religion. "A religion of balance, moderation, and tranquility"Since embracing Islam, Luis Abi Rachid has deepened his faith and understanding, and long dreamed of performing Hajj and visiting the Holy Kaaba.