Two Saudis Plan to Be First Muslims at S. Pole
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A Saudi scientist said in remarks published Saturday that he and a colleague plan to become the first Muslims to visit the South Pole.
Upon reaching the pole, “the first thing we will do . . . is to perform prayers of thanks to almighty Allah,” Mustafa Moammar told the Jidda-based Arab News.
He said he and Ibrahim Alim will join scientists and explorers from France, the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, China and Japan on the expedition leaving later this month.
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