Hajj
journey to
the heart of Islam
26 January – 15 April 2012
The exhibition is now closed
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.
Hajj stories
Memories of Hajj and Umrah
The Museum asked people to share their most vivid memory of Hajj or Umra. Over 400 people submitted their particular memory, helping the British Museum create a picture of what this journey is like.
The exhibition
"An exhibition of profound cultural importance"
The exhibition featured many beautiful objects, including historical and contemporary art, textiles and manuscripts.
Introduction to the exhibition
View video of mahmal
See slideshow of highlight objects
Explore more
Explore the Islamic collection
There are many Islamic objects to discover online and in the galleries at the Museum.
The Islamic world gallery, Room 34
Islamic and Middle East content online
Exhibition catalogue
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.