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British Museum to stage Hajj exhibition | British Museum to stage Hajj exhibition |
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The world's largest exhibition on the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is to be staged at the British Museum early in 2012, it has announced. | |
Manuscripts, diaries, historic photographs and contemporary art will be displayed to mark the annual ritual, undertaken by Muslims across the world. | Manuscripts, diaries, historic photographs and contemporary art will be displayed to mark the annual ritual, undertaken by Muslims across the world. |
The museum's director, Neil MacGregor, said the Hajj was a cultural phenomenon "that needs to be better understood". | The museum's director, Neil MacGregor, said the Hajj was a cultural phenomenon "that needs to be better understood". |
Hajj: Journey To The Heart Of Islam will run from 26 January to 15 April. | Hajj: Journey To The Heart Of Islam will run from 26 January to 15 April. |
Pilgrim's journey | Pilgrim's journey |
Every adult Muslim is meant to undertake the Hajj at least once in their life if they can afford the journey to Saudi Arabia and are physically able. | Every adult Muslim is meant to undertake the Hajj at least once in their life if they can afford the journey to Saudi Arabia and are physically able. |
Many Muslims save for years in order to perform the pilgrimage. | Many Muslims save for years in order to perform the pilgrimage. |
Once they arrive, they must brave vast crowds and the fierce heat of the desert as they perform the Hajj rituals. | Once they arrive, they must brave vast crowds and the fierce heat of the desert as they perform the Hajj rituals. |
The exhibition will examine the pilgrim's journey, the rituals and the destination of Mecca. | The exhibition will examine the pilgrim's journey, the rituals and the destination of Mecca. |
It will also feature the work of contemporary Saudi artists such as Ahmed Mater and Shadia Alem. | It will also feature the work of contemporary Saudi artists such as Ahmed Mater and Shadia Alem. |
Mr MacGregor described the Hajj as a "supreme spiritual moment for Muslims" which "shapes the notion of the Islamic community worldwide". | Mr MacGregor described the Hajj as a "supreme spiritual moment for Muslims" which "shapes the notion of the Islamic community worldwide". |
He added: "Very beautiful things, supreme works of art, have been made to be sent to Mecca to accompany people. | He added: "Very beautiful things, supreme works of art, have been made to be sent to Mecca to accompany people. |
"We'll be looking at some of those objects and they are supreme." | "We'll be looking at some of those objects and they are supreme." |
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