Popular Ghanaian actress, Rosemond Brown, known as Akuapem Poloo, is currently in Saudi Arabia observing the Islamic pilgrimage, Umrah.

Umrah, is the smaller version of Hajj being observed by Muslims who can afford to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at any time of the year.

It is particularly important and rewarding during the period of fasting (Ramadan) especially in the last ten days of the fasting and spiritual recalibration.

The Holy Prophet Mohammed (SAW) performed Umrah first before Hajj, therefore Muslims all over the world value the Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as an important milestone.

Consequently, the spiritual journey, embarked upon by Akuapem Polo, Islamically known as Haniya, formed part of her spiritual journey and commitment towards elevating her status in the religion which has given her love, light and life.

The Umrah pilgrimage by the actress was facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Moontouch Travel Limited, Radia Adama Saani.

Explaining the connection between them, the entrepreneur and board of director of Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) said, they met at the central mosque at Kanda, in Accra, while there to observe an Islamic function and subsequently prayers.

"Initially I didn't notice she was the one, but she greeted me Islamically ( Asalamu Alaikum) and when I looked at the face again, I said waooooo, that's the famous Akuapem Poloo," she said.

"Subsequently, we had a brief introduction, and I used the opportunity to inform her about our company's package to Saudi Arabia, and she expressed interest in going to the Kingdom to further explore the religion, experience the power of God and gain spiritual cleansing," she narrated.

Radia Adama Saani noted that "our company then approached a philanthropist in Islam, who showed so much passion, and compassion to help register the actress to join the trip to Saudi Arabia."

"It was later that I called her to break the news to her, and she couldn't believe it. Apparently she had already secured the visa for the journey, so we had to take care of the rest of the expenses for the trip."

Radia Adama Saani noted that Akuapem Polo was dumbfounded and in disbelief upon hearing the news.

However, she responded positively to requests of submitting all her details for need processing after the realisation hit.

"I must confirm that Haniya is not just a practicing Muslim now, but a committed one at that, and we all love her too," Radia Adama Saani said.

Explaining details about the trip, the travel expert noted that the first point of call was Turkey through transit to Madina, where they spent few days to observe prayers in the first Mosque built by the holy Prophet Mohammed.

They also visited the Prophet's grave, and other departed souls who fought to sustain the Islamic religion.

"We did all these visitations before heading to Mecca where we are currently going to embark on the real spiritual uplifting."

"For me, once Akuapem Poloo is happy, I am also happy. I know her connection with her maker has deepened and her conversion to Islam has been solidified and bolstered," she concluded.

Reacting to her visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the actress herself said she has been sharing photos of her visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on all her social media platforms to tell her own story.

She described the feeling as unbelievable following the massive crowd witnessed, the love and compassion shown her among others.

She confirmed her desire and determination to remain a Muslim due to the beauty and peaceful nature Islam is and that she has been more than welcomed by her fellow Muslims.