The Báb “embarked from Bushihr on the 19th of Ramadan
(October, 1844) on a sailing vessel, accompanied by Quddus whom He was
assiduously preparing for the assumption of his future office. Landing at
Jaddih after a stormy voyage of over a month's duration, He donned the
pilgrim's garb, mounted a camel, and set out for Mecca, arriving on the first
of Dhi'l-Hajjih (December 12). Quddus, holding the bridle in his hands,
accompanied his Master on foot to that holy Shrine. On the day of Arafih, the
Prophet-pilgrim of Shiraz, His chronicler relates, devoted His whole time to
prayer. On the day of Nahr He proceeded to Muna, where He sacrificed according
to custom nineteen lambs, nine in His own name, seven in the name of Quddus,
and three in the name of the Ethiopian servant who attended Him. He afterwards,
in company with the other pilgrims, encompassed the Kaaba and performed the
rites prescribed for the pilgrimage.”
- Shoghi Effendi (‘God Passes By’)
