French football star and former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
The 38-year-old footballer shared a picture from Islam’s holiest site on his social media account. Benzema appeared wearing ihram while standing near the Holy Kaaba.
He captioned the post with “Alhamdulillah for everything.” He also added a white heart and prayer emojis to the post.
Benzema Shares Spiritual Moment
The football star’s appearance in Makkah quickly attracted attention from fans worldwide. Many supporters welcomed his spiritual visit and praised him for sharing the moment publicly.
Benzema has frequently maintained a connection with his Muslim faith throughout his football career. Therefore, his latest visit to the Grand Mosque generated significant interest among followers.
The French striker recently parted ways with Saudi club Al Hilal. The two sides mutually agreed to end their association after his six-month spell.
Former Real Madrid Star Without Club
During his time with Al Hilal, Benzema made 16 appearances for the Saudi club. He scored 10 goals and delivered five assists during his stint.
Moreover, Benzema helped Al Hilal secure the Saudi King’s Cup during his spell. His performances added another achievement to an already decorated football career.
Benzema previously enjoyed a highly successful career with Real Madrid. He won multiple major trophies with the Spanish giants before leaving the club.
His latest appearance in Makkah comes as he remains without a club. Meanwhile, fans continue to follow developments surrounding his next career move.
