Portrait of 4 female celebrities who converted to Islam during their first Umrah, Mahalini did it while 7 months pregnant

foto: Instagram/@rizkyfbian

The touching moment of a female artist who converted to Islam during her first Umrah.

Setting foot in the Holy Land is a very meaningful experience for Muslims. The Umrah pilgrimage becomes a moment of reflection and expression of love for the Creator, as experienced by Mahalini and Angelina Sondakh. Both felt a heart-rending religious journey.

Mahalini, a talented singer who just decided to convert to Islam on May 8, 2024, performed the Umrah with her husband, Rizky Febian, and several friends. Despite being in her third trimester of pregnancy, she showed extraordinary enthusiasm. Likewise with Angelina Sondakh, who after 15 years of converting to Islam, finally performed her first Umrah.

Their moments together with family and friends were captured in uploads on social media, inspiring many people and receiving various prayerful comments from netizens.

The following is a portrait of a female artist who converted to Islam while performing her first Umrah pilgrimage, reported from various sources, Sunday (12/1).

1. Mahalini

photo: Instagram/@rizkyfbian)

Mahalini's steps to the Holy Land began after holding a seven-month event on Friday (10/1). Together with her husband, Rizky Febian, and friends such as Vidi Aldiano and Yura Yunita, they prepared everything carefully. "Alhamdulillah, the first time bringing my wife for the Umrah pilgrimage," wrote Rizky in his upload, Saturday (11/1).

For Mahalini, this is her first spiritual journey as a convert. Her appearance in a robe and hijab is very eye-catching. The presence of her closest friends adds to the warmth of this journey. Mahalini is accompanied by Muthawif, a guide who helps facilitate the worship process, and her preparation is more intensive to ensure her body remains in prime condition.

2. Angelina Sondakh

photo: Instagram/@angelinasondakh09

Unlike Mahalini, Angelina Sondakh performed her first Umrah after 15 years of converting to Islam. She performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the end of 2024. In her Instagram post, Angelina expressed how grateful she felt when she was in front of the Kaaba. " There is nothing more beautiful than His call that finally came. A journey that has long been a prayer, has now become a reality ," wrote Angelina Sondakh.

3. Dian Sastrowardoyo

photo: Instagram/@therealdisastr

Dian Sastrowardoyo received guidance in 2006 and decided to embrace Islam. She then met her soulmate, Maulana Indraguna Sutowo, in 2010. After getting married, they went to the Holy Land to perform the Umrah pilgrimage.

4. Larissa Chou

photo: Instagram/@larissachou

Larissa Chou decided to convert in 2015 before marrying Alvin Faiz. After getting married on August 6, 2016 and divorcing in June 2021, Larissa is now married to Ikram Rosadi. Converting to Islam and wearing the hijab at the age of 19, Larissa Chou immediately changed her appearance by wearing the hijab and not long after that performed the Umrah pilgrimage.

(brl/red)