Hafiz Ahmed Sabith
| Hafiz Ahmed Sabith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2001 Vittal, Bantwal, Karnataka, India |
| Other names | Sabi Inspires |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | 15,000 km cycling expedition from India to Egypt/Mecca |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Abdul Rehaman Musliyar (father), Hawwa (mother) |
Hafiz Ahmed Sabith is an Indian long-distance cyclist known for his 2022–23 cycling expedition covering more than 15,000 km from Kerala, India, towards Mecca and Egypt to spread a message of peace and humanity.[1]
Early life and education
Sabith was born around 2001 in Vittal, near Bantwal in Karnataka, India. His parents are Abdul Rehaman Musliyar and Awwa.[1] He completed nearly 12 years of Islamic religious education, memorising the Qur’an at Manjeshwar Darul Quran Hifz College and later at Imam Shafi Islamic Academy, Kumble.[1] He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a diploma in psychology.[1]
15,000 km Cycle Expedition (2022–2023)
On 20 October 2022, Sabith embarked on a long-distance cycling expedition from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.[1] He aimed to cycle more than 15,000 km across around 10–11 countries, eventually reaching Mecca and Medina for pilgrimage (Umrah/Hajj),[2] and later Egypt's Al-Azhar University for higher studies.[3][4]
According to media reports, he cycled between 70 and 100 km per day and carried essential gear including a tent, stove, repair tools, and safety equipment.[3] The expedition was mostly self-funded, costing approximately ₹10 lakh.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "21-year-old to pedal from Kerala to Mecca". The Times of India. 16 October 2022.
- ↑ "ഹജ്ജ് ചെയ്യാൻ കാൽനടയായും സൈക്കിളിലും എത്തി 2 മലയാളികൾ". Samayam Malayalam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Zakir, SM Ayaz (22 February 2023). "UAE: Indian man on a 15,000km cycle ride to spread the message of peace". Khaleej Times.
- ↑ TP, Jithin (2023-02-22). "പഠിക്കുന്ന യൂണിവേഴ്സിറ്റി ഈജിപ്തില്, യാത്ര സൈക്കിളില്..; കിലോമീറ്ററുകള് താണ്ടി സാബിത്ത്". malayalam.oneindia.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2025-11-24.
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