M'sian student picked as guide for PM's delegation in performing umrah


Anwar with Dr Wan Azizah and other members of his delegation on their way to perform the umrah in Mecca on March 22. – BERNAMApic

JEDDAH: A Malaysian studying at King Abdul Aziz University here was selected as the mutawif (guide) for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his delegation in performing the umrah on Wednesday (March 22).

Mohamad Zarid Misbari, 25, who hails from Bera in Pahang, is pursuing a four-year syariah programme under the sponsorship of the Saudi government.

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