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MOUNT EVEREST CONQUERED
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MOUNT LHOTSE CONQUERED
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Mount Everest Summit Reached
Wednesday 22nd may 2024 | 00:00hrs
Alhamdolillah UK Islamic Mission's Brand Ambassador Akke Rahman summited Mount Everest and plants UKIM flag on the highest point on Earth.
His feat is an endeavour to express UKIM's commitment to serve humanity beyond bounds.
Please support and donate generously to UKIM's 14 Peak Challenge and save humanity across the world.
Mount Everest Summit Reached
Wednesday 22nd may 2024 | 00:00hrs
Alhamdolillah UK Islamic Mission's Brand Ambassador Akke Rahman summited Mount Everest and plants UKIM flag on the highest point on Earth.
His feat is an endeavour to express UKIM's commitment to serve humanity beyond bounds.
Please support and donate generously to UKIM's 14 Peak Challenge and save humanity across the world.
Resuming to Camp 1
Monday 13th May 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 5364m
Akke Rahman recovered from High Altitute sickness and flu and has resumed to summit mount Everest.
He has to once again climb up to Camp 1 then Camp 2
Under Medication and Rest
Friday 10th May 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 5364m
Akke is under medication and has been instructed by a specialist doctor to rest
Evacuated to Basecamp via Helicopter
Thursday 9th May 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 6500m
Akke has once again become sick with respiratory issues and it was necessary for a specialist doctor to see him and advise accordingly.
Reached Everest High Camp 2
Thursday 9th May 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 6500m
Akke has barely made it to Everest High Camp 2. The weather was not good and Akke Feverish, lack of appetite, became sick with High Altitude sickness again
Reached Everest High Camp 1
Sunday 6th May 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 5943m
Akke has made it to Everest High Camp 1.
Setting off for Everest High Camp 1
Saturday 5th May 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 5364m
Akke has rested and still acclimatizsing an dhas set off to summit Mount Everest. He has to go through a number of camps before he reaches the peak. Tough terrain, bad weather all await on this journey to the top.
14 Peaks Challenge Begins...
Tuesday 30th April 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 5364m
Akke Rahman has rested, in good health and roaring to go for the challenge. He will still need to acclimatise as its not an easy climb
Second Day at Basecamp
Tuesday 30th April 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 5364m
Second day at Base camp and recovering from sickness.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Monday 29th April 2024 | <time>
Altitude : 5364m
Trekking to Everest Basecamp, from the starting point, it has taken about 2 hours or so .
Departure from Kathmandu to Pangboche by Helicopter
Monday 22nd April 2024 | 19:00hrs
Woke up early, packed my bags, had a good breakfast and set off. First stop was Ministry of tourism to sign my permit as I was the leader of 12 people under the permit. Then we were flown by helicopter to Pangboche which is touching 4000m in elevation (3985m). This was to reduce the time it takes to get to Base Camp as we were behind.
Welcome to Nepal
Monday 21st April 2024 | 19:00hrs
Landed in Kathmandu, Nepal. Picked up from airport by the expedition company staff. Dropped off to the hotel for Acclimatisation. Went to Al Madina, favourite halal place to eat in Kathmandu.
Departure from Manchester Airport.
Monday 20th April 2024 | 19:00hrs
Send off from Manchester Airport by family and UKIM team mates.
Heartfelt Send-off
Friday19th April 2024 | 16:00hrs
Heartfelt sendoff. Molana Mohammad Iqbal, Imam of EIC and President of UKIM North Zone, led a prayer and support appeal for Akke Rahman's safety and success in the upcoming 14 Peaks Challenge.
Media Press Release
Thursday 28th March 2024 | 18:00hrs
Press conference with Bengali press at the Empire Suite.
