Hajj
journey to
the heart of Islam
26 January – 15 April 2012
In partnership with
King Abdulaziz Public Library
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
HSBC Amanah has supported the exhibition's international reach outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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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. This major exhibition charts the history of this deeply personal journey.
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Adults £12, Members free
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Visiting
Open daily 10.00–17.00,
Fridays until 20.30
Last entry 70 minutes before closing
Reading Room
Getting here
Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
Hajj stories
What's your most vivid memory of Hajj or Umrah?
Tell us about a particular moment of Hajj or Umrah and help the British Museum create a picture of what this journey is like.
Exhibition catalogue
Tracing the footsteps and personal experiences of pilgrims across the centuries, this fascinating book takes the reader on a physical and spiritual journey.
Loan objects
A number of objects borrowed for this exhibition will be recommended for protection under Part 6 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (protection of cultural objects on loan).
Images: Bottom left: © Peter Sanders Photography. Middle: Hajj certificate (detail). 17th–18th century AD. Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art (Khalili Family Trust). Bottom right: 10. Reem al Faisal, view from Jabal al-Rahma (The Mount of Mercy) at Arafat, 2009.