Hajj & Seek
Comedian Ali Shahalom takes on Hajj, exploring faith, family and total chaos in 50掳C heat - from Nusuk meltdowns to missing parents and one very unfortunate banana bag.
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
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Sat 23 May 2026 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4- Fri 29 May 2026 09:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 29 May 2026 22:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra