Hajj - Journey to the Heart of Islam
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 -
Sunday, 15 April 2012
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, WC1B 3DG
How Much:
£12.00 (Tickets)
, £10.00 (Concessions)
, £0.00 (Children Free)
2012 sees the British Museum present an exhibition dedicated to Hajj, the once-in a lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca that is one of the five pillars of Islam.
The show explores the history and significance of Hajj through art, textiles, manuscripts and all manner of other objects.
Until 15.04.12.
The show explores the history and significance of Hajj through art, textiles, manuscripts and all manner of other objects.
Until 15.04.12.
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