Hajj : journey to the heart of Islam
26 January – 15 April 2012 Reading Room Admission charge Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam will be the first major exhibition dedicated to the Hajj; the pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which is central to the Muslim faith.
The exhibition will examine the significance of the Hajj as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, exploring its importance for Muslims and looking at how this spiritual journey has evolved throughout history.
It will bring together a wealth of objects from a number of different collections including important historic pieces as well as new contemporary art works which reveal the enduring impact of Hajj across the globe and across the centuries.
The exhibition which has been organised in partnership with the King Abdulaziz Public Library Riyadh will examine three key strands:
1. the pilgrim’s journey with an emphasis on the major routes used across time (from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East);
2. the Hajj today, its associated rituals and what the experience means to the pilgrim; and 3. The Mecca, the destination of Hajj, its origins and importance.
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