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A spiritual journey like no other鈥� just with more chaos, queueing, and a missing pair of sandals.

Blending storytelling, stand-up and documentary, comedian Ali Shahalom (aka Ali Official) takes us on a deeply personal comic journey through one of the most important acts of worship in Islam: Hajj. What begins as a sacred pilgrimage becomes a test of patience, endurance, and broadband speed.

From battling the notoriously stressful Nusuk booking system (鈥渄epression you pay for鈥�) to convincing his entire family to commit to the trip, Ali charts every step of the journey with warmth, honesty and razor-sharp humour. There are frozen bank accounts, passport panics, and a 拢40,000 leap of faith - and that's all before he鈥檚 even left the UK.

Written and performed by Ali Shahalom
Script editor - Laura Major
Sound design - Andy Goddard
Producer - Victoria Lloyd

A Mighty Bunny Production for 麻豆社 Radio 4