4 Portraits of Female Converts During Their First Umrah, A Journey Full of Meaning

Kapanlagi.com - Stepping foot in the Holy Land is a spiritual journey filled with meaning, especially for those who have just found their path to faith. The umrah pilgrimage becomes a moment of reflection and an expression of love to the Creator, as felt by Mahalini and Angelina Sondakh. Both, as converts, experience a profound inner vibration during their first religious journey.

Mahalini, a talented young singer who recently decided to convert to Islam on May 8, 2024, undertook umrah with her husband, Rizky Febian, and a few close friends. Despite being in her third trimester of pregnancy, she showed remarkable enthusiasm and determination. On the other hand, Angelina Sondakh, after 15 years as a convert, finally performed her first umrah pilgrimage.

This precious moment was clearly captured in social media posts, showcasing their time together with family and friends. Not only did they inspire many people, but their journey also sparked various comments full of prayers and praises from netizens. Here are impressive portraits of the two Muslim convert female artists during their umrah pilgrimage on Sunday (12/1/2025).

1. Mahalini's Appearance in the Holy Land

Portrait of Mahalini Performing Umrah with Rizky Febian and Friends. (Source: Instagram/rizkyfbian)

Mahalini's journey to the Holy Land began with great happiness after celebrating the seven-month event on Friday (10/1/2025). Together with her husband, Rizky Febian, and close friends like Vidi Aldiano and Yura Yunita, they enthusiastically prepared everything. The photos they posted together before departure caught the attention of netizens, radiating an undeniable aura of happiness.

Rizky shared his gratitude on Instagram, expressing how happy he was to take Mahalini on her first umrah. "Alhamdulillah, it’s the first time bringing my wife for umrah," he wrote on Saturday (11/1/2024).

For Mahalini, this is a very meaningful spiritual journey as a convert, looking elegant in her dress and hijab, surrounded by friends who added warmth to the atmosphere. Accompanied by a Muthawif ready to assist her, Mahalini performed her worship with great enthusiasm, and despite entering her third trimester of pregnancy, she maintained her physical condition to stay in top shape.

2. Portrait of Angelina Sondakh Performing Umrah After 15 Years as a Convert

Angelina Sondakh during Umrah (instagram.com/angelinasondakh09

After 15 years of living as a convert, Angelina Sondakh finally performed her first umrah at the end of 2024, and this moment was very touching for her. In a post on Instagram, she sincerely expressed her overflowing gratitude while standing in front of the Ka'bah, stating, "There is nothing more beautiful than His call that has finally come. A journey that has long been a prayer, now becomes a reality."

This spiritual journey is not just a form of worship, but also a moment of reflection for Angelina, where every prayer she uttered was accompanied by tears of joy and hope. The sincerity and earnestness of her worship managed to touch the hearts of many netizens who also felt the beauty of her spiritual journey.

3. Dian Sastrowardoyo Umrah with Husband

Dian Sastrowardoyo during Umrah

4. Larissa Chou Converts at Age 19

Larissa Chou While Performing Umrah

Larissa Chou made a significant decision in her life by converting her faith in 2015, before starting a love story with Alvin Faiz that led to their marriage on August 6, 2016, and divorce in June 2021. Now, Larissa has found new happiness with Ikram Rosadi. Becoming a convert and wearing a hijab at the age of 19, Larissa not only changed her appearance but also soon performed Umrah as a form of gratitude for her profound spiritual journey.

5. Q: Can a convert directly perform the Umrah pilgrimage?

6. Q: What preparations are needed for Umrah?

(kpl/mni)