A Libyan pilgrim has given birth to a baby girl in the holy city of Makkah during the Hajj season of 1446 AH (2025), marking a joyful moment for the Libyan delegation.
The newborn, whose family hails from the southern Libyan town of Qatrun, was named Makkah in honor of the sacred city where she was born.
The news was shared by Ahmed Sinan, Deputy Head of the Field Monitoring Committee at Libya’s Office for Pilgrims’ Affairs, in a video posted by the Libyan Hajj and Umrah Authority. Sinan confirmed that the mother, Mabrouka, delivered her baby safely and is in good health, as is the newborn.
“This is the first Libyan birth recorded during this year’s pilgrimage. The mother and baby are doing well, and the event has brought joy to the entire Libyan delegation,” said Sinan. He offered his congratulations to the father, Barakai, and praised the efforts of the medical and logistical teams supporting pilgrims on their spiritual journey.
According to officials, the baby girl received a warm welcome from Libyan pilgrims and the Hajj mission team, many of whom viewed her birth as a spiritual blessing. The story quickly spread among the pilgrims, who expressed their happiness and shared their blessings with the new parents.
The birth is particularly symbolic, coming during one of the most sacred times and places in the Islamic calendar. For many Libyans, it serves as a reminder of the personal and spiritual milestones that can occur during the pilgrimage—a journey not only of faith but of life itself.
Earlier the same day, the Libyan Hajj Authority also announced that the families of martyrs and wounded veterans, included in this year’s pilgrimage, had arrived safely and settled into their accommodations in Makkah.
