Ikhlas Com Travel Facilitates Unique Umrah Pilgrimage for Malaysia’s Olympic and Paralympic Champions

Published on November 5, 2024

The Malaysian Olympic and Paralympic champions set off for Umrah pilgrimage on a special itinerary arranged and sponsored by Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com).

They are among a group of 28 pilgrims, which includes coaches, family members, and staff from the National Sports Council. This exclusive Umrah Juara Dunia group was established by ikhlas.com to celebrate and honor the outstanding accomplishments of Malaysia’s national heroes at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The champions include national track cycling athlete Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom; shot put para champion, Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli and long jump para ace, Datuk Abdul Latif Romly.

Executive Chairman of Capital A, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said: “AirAsia has always supported the national champions who have made Malaysia proud during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are very pleased to continue to celebrate their success by sponsoring them to the Holy Land with ikhlas.com.”

Chief Executive Officer of ikhlas.com, Ikhlas Kamarudin said: “Today is like a dream come true for ikhlas.com as we’re hosting our national heroes to perform umrah. I will be leading this special group to ensure their needs are properly taken care of.

“We hope that with this initiative, Malaysians know that ikhlas.com is committed to our efforts to make it easier for Muslims to perform their worship and with the support of AirAsia, pilgrims’ bookings are safe and secure whether flights or accommodation when performing umrah.”

Founded in October 2020 amid the pandemic, ikhlas.com serves as a dedicated travel and lifestyle platform for Muslims, facilitating the fulfillment of their religious duties with convenience. Beyond its offerings for Umrah and Muslim-friendly travel, which are enhanced through a partnership with its subsidiary airline, AirAsia X, ikhlas.com also streamlines the processes for performing Zakat, Sadaqah, Aqiqah, Fidyah, Qurban, and other charitable acts.