5-year-old Singaporean climber returns to hero’s welcome after reaching Everest Base Camp

There was a hero’s welcome at present at Singapore Changi Airport for 5-year-old Abyan Imtiaz Irkiz, who grew to become the youngest Singaporean to attain Everest Base Camp final week, climbing together with his father, Zikri Ali.

Father and son have been greeted upon their return at present by a number of members of the family and the media. An Instagram post on the handle abyan.irkiz introduced that their particular homecoming protection can be accessible tomorrow.

Last Monday (April 29), the father-son duo of Abyan and Zikri proudly unfurled the Singapore flag on the Everest Base Camp.

With that, Abyan surpassed the earlier file of Indian-origin Singaporean climber Om Madan Garg, who had reached the Everest Base Camp as a 6-year-old in October 2022.

Overcome by feelings, they posted that day on Instagram: “The second we’ve all been eagerly anticipating… Father and son have lastly set foot on Everest Base Camp! #shukuralhumdulilah”

Giving some particulars of the coaching required for this feat, the put up added: “All the sweat, tears, and dedication over the past 6 months, together with coaching throughout Ramadan, have led to this unbelievable achievement. From numerous climbs up and down 27 storeys to trekking by rain and thunderstorms for coaching periods — each problem has been price it.”

Expressing gratitude, they wrote: “Thank you, Allah, for granting us the power and love to embark on this journey as a household. My coronary heart overflows with pleasure and happiness!

“Abyan has formally made historical past as ‘The Youngest Singaporean to attain Everest Base Camp’ in simply 8 days. #recordholder”

Yesterday, on the verge of coming back from Nepal — the Himalayan nation the place many of the Everest expeditions begin — their Instagram put up mentioned: “After a unprecedented journey full of challenges and triumphs, Papa Zikri and Abyan are returning to Singapore on an early morning SQ flight this Monday, the sixth May!

“We are extremely grateful for all of the love and help we’ve acquired all through this unbelievable journey, actually.

“We’ve been so humbled to obtain so many messages from mates and supporters expressing their want to welcome them again residence on the airport. Your enthusiasm means the world to us!”