The starry striker of Pakistan and the former skipper Babar Azam played the Omra and was seen attending Iftar on the holy site, Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, in Saudi Arabia.
In a video published on the Account of Safel Azam – Babar’s Brother – Instagram, the right -handed striker can be seen while enjoying an appointment while sitting in the open area near the Kaaba.
“Alhamdulillah,” read the legend of the video. Meanwhile, in another article on the same account, Safeler shared several photos with Babar with the hashtag “Umrah 2025” – confirming that the duo was in Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage.
This is not the first time that images have appeared from Babar that spends time in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina during Ramadan.
The former captain had also played Omra in the sacred month of Ramadan in 2024.
The cricket player, known for his prowess on the field, was under the spotlight because of his performance in the 2025 champions trophy and the team’s subsequent Snob for the next T20i series against New Zealand.
The New Zealand tour will take place from March 16 to April 5, with the T20I series taking place from March 16 to 26 and the ODI series scheduled from March 29 to April 5.
However, the decision of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to exclude Babar from the team did not well known his father who went on social networks to highlight the achievements of his son, stressing that he was appointed to the ICC T20i team of the year and awarded the team’s cap, but has always been abandoned.
He expressed his confidence that Babar would make a strong return by behaving well in the next National T20 and Pakistan Super League (PSL).
