Ghanaian Student Sets World Record for Hugging Trees in Ramadan While Fasting: A Conservationist’s Inspiring Journey

Tuskegee National Forest played host to an incredible feat by a man named Abubakar Tahiru. This Ghanaian student, studying forestry at Auburn University, set a world record for hugging the most trees in an hour. Tahiru wrapped his arms around an astounding 1,123 trees, all while fasting for Ramadan and without taking a single drink of water.

Tahiru’s passion for nature conservation began early in his life when he grew up in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana. This led him to pursue a master’s degree in forestry at Auburn University. To achieve this impressive record, Tahiru had to embrace each tree with both arms in a close hug without causing any harm to the trees. He was not allowed to hug the same tree more than once, requiring him to move quickly from one tree to another. Despite the physical exertion involved, Tahiru managed to maintain a rapid pace, averaging 19 trees hugged per minute.

Tahiru saw this challenge as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of trees and environmental conservation. His incredible achievement underscores the significance of preserving our natural resources for future generations. By breaking this world record, Tahiru showed us that with determination and dedication, anything is possible – even when fasting during Ramadan!