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Abdul Hakim Awal, a journalist and Guinness World Record (GWR) holder for the longest continuous tree hug, recently presented his GWR certificate to Ghana's National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, during a formal meeting.

Tree-hugging record holder Abdul Hakim seeks blessings from Ghana’s Chief Imam | Pulse Ghana

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Abdul Hakim Awal hugs tree for 24 hours to break world record and promote reforestation

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<p>Seeking the Chief Imam's blessings, Hakim shared his aspirations and unveiled an environmentally conscious project<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/roselyn-akosua-mantey-unveils-gwr-certificate-for-longest-makeup-marathon-feat/tyr8w2h"> inspired by his record-breaking achievement.</a></p>

<p>In honour of the 1,461 minutes he spent hugging a tree, Hakim committed to planting 1,461 trees every year, which happened to be the reason behind the record attempt.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Abdul Hakim Awal (<a href="https://twitter.com/Abdul_hakim16_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Abdul_hakim16_</a>), a media journalist and current Guinness World Records (GWR) holder for the longest time hugging a tree, presented his GWR certificate to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, on Friday to seek his blessings. <br><br>He also shared his… <a href="https://t.co/GTx3UTV3zt">pic.twitter.com/GTx3UTV3zt</a></p>&mdash; EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) <a href="https://twitter.com/eddie_wrt/status/1850503377194562037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Abdul Hakim: Ghanaian journalist sets world record for longest time hugging tree</strong></h2>

<p>Abdul Hakim Awal, a 23-year-old journalist from Kumasi, Ghana,&nbsp;<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/search?q=guiness+book+of+records">has broken the world record</a>&nbsp;for the longest time hugging a tree.</p>

<p>Abdul’s&nbsp;<em>“tree-hug-a-thon”</em>&nbsp;took place outside the Kumasi Cultural Centre, where he hugged a tree for an astonishing 24 hours and 21 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 16 hours set by Ugandan environmental activist Faith Patricia Ariokot earlier this year.</p>

<p>Abdul undertook this challenge to raise awareness about the importance of nature conservation in Ghana. As part of his record-setting effort, he pledged to plant a new tree for every minute he spent hugging the tree, <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/other-sports/vanessa-azoumaro-knust-student-completes-gwr-attempt-for-video-game-marathon/qtp72xt">resulting in 1,461 new trees being planted.</a></p>

<p>During the record attempt, Abdul was not allowed to take any breaks; he had to remain standing with his arms wrapped around the tree for the entire duration.</p>

<p>This record-setting feat marks the second tree-hugging world record set by a Ghanaian this year. Abdul follows in the footsteps of Abubakar Tahiru, a forestry student who set the record for the most trees hugged in one hour, with a total of 1,123. <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/yes-guinness-world-records-confirms-mans-twerking-record/g9gmbhm">Meanwhile, a notable individual tree in France also earned a Guinness World Records title this year as the world’s tallest cork oak tree, standing at 21 metres (68.9 ft).</a></p>

Abdul Hakim Awal, a journalist and Guinness World Record (GWR) holder for the longest continuous tree hug

Tree-hugging record holder Abdul Hakim seeks blessings from Ghana’s Chief Imam

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