January 25th, 2025- Marked the beginning of my journey to the sacred city of Al Haram, Makkah and Madinah for my first umrah experience. I was struck by the vibrant energy of the crowds and the rich cultural diversity that surrounded me. The experience was a sensory feast, with the majestic architecture, blend of traditious and the palpable sense of spirituality all vying for my attention.
As I ventured into the revered al Haram precinct, I was reminded this sacred space is reserved exclusively for muslims. Through this travelogue, I aim to sahre the captivating stories, fascinating encounters and profound insights that I gathered during my explorations of Al Haram.
So, please enjoy my stories.
–Nugraha Pratama, 2025
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
WORKING AS JAKARTA BASED ILLUSTRATOR WHO LOVES TO TRAVEL, NUGRAHA PRATAMA CAPTURES MOST OF HIS MOMENTS BY SKETCHING. DOCUMENTING A LOT OF OBJECTS LIKE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, CULINARY AND GASTRONOMIC CULTURE, LOCAL PEOPLES AND PROFESSION, AND MANY MORE SINCE 2009.
AS AN ILLUSTRATOR, SKETCHING IS MORE THAN JUST AN EXERCISE. FOR HIM, SKETCHING COULD BE THE WAY OF EXPERIENCING AND LEARNING NEW THINGS.
THROUGH HIS SKETCHES HE MADE TRAVEL JOURNAL TO SHARE TO PUBLIC.
