The news emerged after Simon Collis was pictured in Mecca

The British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Simon Collis, has become the first high-ranking diplomat in the U.K. to convert to Islam and complete the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

News that Collis, 60, had converted to Islam came to light with pictures posted to Twitter of him and his wife dressed in white clothes that Muslim pilgrims to Mecca wear. the Telegraph reports.

In a response on Twitter, Collis confirmed that he has converted. “God bless you. In brief: I converted to Islam after 30 years of living in Muslim societies and before marrying Huda,” he wrote in Arabic, according to the Telegraph. The Guardian reports that conversion took place in 2011.

Before moving to work in Riyadh in 2015, Collis served in other Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/15/british-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia-completes-hajj-pilgrimage-aft/

His life, his choice.

Good for him. The most important prayer is not about money, fame or some low desires. it is about begging for guidance from the almighty.

Masha Allah. You have been saved brother

Despite all the senseless propaganda, Islam is gaining more and more followers. Just watch out for hateful comments but its all jealousy. Islam shall conquer the world!

U are welcome to religion of peace

Alhamdulilah may Allah strengthens your feet in Islam.

Despite bad press people continue to find guidance in Islam. Didn't the Quran say falsehood is like an illusion and it is bound to fade.

Not surprised, you can't be that close to the truth and not lean towards it. Alhamdulilah.