Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam

Classroom resources

Age 7–18
(Key Stages 2–5)

One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able.

Our image slideshows will help bring some of the most important aspects of Hajj into your classroom. They are suitable for use with Key Stages 2–5.

Hajj selected highlights: stunning objects and images from the exhibition.
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Qaisra's pilgrimage: images from project curator Qaisra Khan's Hajj pilgrimage.
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Related resources

Hajj exhibition resources 

Related exhibition

Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam 

Hajj certificate

Image: Hajj certificate (detail). 17th–18th century AD. Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art (Khalili Family Trust).