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26 Jan 2012 - 15 Apr 2012
Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam
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The Hajj or the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is the pilgrimage that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able. This major exhibition at the British Museum, London charts the history of this spiritual journey.
Examining the extraordinary travel logistics involved and how the wider operation of the event has changed over time, the exhibition compares how pilgrims over the centuries negotiated this journey and how the pilgrimage continues to be experienced by people from all corners of the globe today.
![Hajj](/asemus-files/hajj_624x224_introduction-300x200.jpg)
[caption id="attachment_2801" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Hajj certificate (detail). 17th–18th century AD. Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art (Khalili Family Trust)."]Haji: Journey to the Heart of Islam
'This exhibition will enable a global audience to deepen their understanding of the significance and history of the Hajj. In particular, it will allow non-Muslims to explore the one aspect of Islamic practice and faith which they are not able to witness, but which plays such a major part in forming a worldwide Islamic consciousness.' Neil MacGregor, Director, British Museum
![Hajj certificate](/asemus-files/Hajj_2_304x384-300x200.jpg)
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