1st Hajj Exhibition Concludes in London
The first major exhibition to explore the traditional pilgrimage to Mecca came to an end on 15th at British Museum in London.
It was mounted with the aim of making non-Muslims familiar with various aspects of the holy journey. A large number of Muslims and non-Muslims attended the event.
Journey to the heart of Islam
Drawing together artefacts from collections in Saudi Arabia as well as public and private archives in the UK and around the world, the Hajj exhibition at British Museum featured everything from archaeological material and manuscripts to photographs, textiles and contemporary art.
History of the Hajj
One of the Five Pillars of Islam, the Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken in the final month of the Islamic year. The Qur'an commands all able Muslims to make the journey to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, the city which has been regarded as the spiritual heart of Islam since the early 7th century. The Hajj exhibition at British Museum took a closer look at this sacred duty and looked at the wider cultural implications of the mass pilgrimage.
Key strands
Divided into three key strands, the Hajj exhibition at British Museum first took a look at the major pilgrimage routes used throughout history, from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, as well as the long and arduous journey associated with the Hajj. The second theme of the exhibition was the reality of the Hajj today, with all its rituals and the emotional and spiritual significance to the pilgrim.
Mecca
The final theme of the exhibition was Mecca itself, as the destination of the Hajj. At the centre of the sanctuary at Mecca is the Ka’ba. As the largest pilgrimage in the world, the Hajj plays a vital role in the transmission of ideas, trade and the development of an Islamic identity.
Source: Arab News
Journey to the heart of Islam
Drawing together artefacts from collections in Saudi Arabia as well as public and private archives in the UK and around the world, the Hajj exhibition at British Museum featured everything from archaeological material and manuscripts to photographs, textiles and contemporary art.
History of the Hajj
One of the Five Pillars of Islam, the Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken in the final month of the Islamic year. The Qur'an commands all able Muslims to make the journey to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, the city which has been regarded as the spiritual heart of Islam since the early 7th century. The Hajj exhibition at British Museum took a closer look at this sacred duty and looked at the wider cultural implications of the mass pilgrimage.
Key strands
Divided into three key strands, the Hajj exhibition at British Museum first took a look at the major pilgrimage routes used throughout history, from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, as well as the long and arduous journey associated with the Hajj. The second theme of the exhibition was the reality of the Hajj today, with all its rituals and the emotional and spiritual significance to the pilgrim.
Mecca
The final theme of the exhibition was Mecca itself, as the destination of the Hajj. At the centre of the sanctuary at Mecca is the Ka’ba. As the largest pilgrimage in the world, the Hajj plays a vital role in the transmission of ideas, trade and the development of an Islamic identity.
Source: Arab News
