Hajj Collection (page 2)

Muslim pilgrims walk on roads as they head to cast stones at pillars symbolizing Satan during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina on the first day of Eid al-Adha

Men, dressed in folk costumes, ride on horses during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Benghazi, August 9, 2013

People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at a play ground in the suburb of Sale, Morocco June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Muslim pilgrims walk to cast their stones at a pillar symbolising the stoning of Satan and walk back to their tents during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia August 12, 2019

A general view of camps for pilgrims where they stay during the annual haj pilgrimage is seen in Mina, Saudi Arabia, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 10, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

The Railway Line from Constantinople to Mecca, from a series of promotional cards on Great Railway Lines
488455 The Railway Line from Constantinople to Mecca, from a series of promotional cards on Great Railway Lines, produced by Chocolat d'Aiguebelle, 1900-19 (colour litho) by French School

Illustration depicting Moslem Arab pilgrims en-route to Mecca. by Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet)
5306219 Illustration depicting Moslem Arab pilgrims en-route to Mecca. by Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet). 1861 - 1929 by Dinet

Illustration depicting Moslem Arab pilgrims en-route to Mecca. by Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet)
5306217 Illustration depicting Moslem Arab pilgrims en-route to Mecca. by Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet). 1861 - 1929 by Dinet

Pelerinage De La Mecque (engraving)
2783106 Pelerinage De La Mecque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelerinage De La Mecque)

Ms Arab 5847 f. 29, Burial of a plague victim, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c. 1240 (gouache on paper)
CHT179386 Ms Arab 5847 f.29, Burial of a plague victim, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c.1240 (gouache on paper) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Prosternation of the Holy Carpet, Cairo (b / w photo)
3093677 Prosternation of the Holy Carpet, Cairo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prosternation of the Holy Carpet, Cairo)

Miss Lily Brayton in Hajj. Lily Brayton (1876-1953) was an English actress and singer. Date: early 20th century

Ms Ar 5847, Childbirth, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c
CHT187397 Ms Ar 5847, Childbirth, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c.1240 (gouache on vellum) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Arab storyteller (engraving)
3627339 The Arab storyteller (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arab storyteller. A pilgrim, returned from Mecca, recounting his experiences)

Theatre poster, Hippodrome, Oscar Asche, Lily Brayton
Theatre poster, Hippodrome, Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton in Hajj. 1915

Design for a set of plates depicting The Pilgrimage to Mecca
CHT167882 Design for a set of plates depicting The Pilgrimage to Mecca, for the Manufacture de Sevres, c.1839-40 (gouache on paper) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Archives de la Manufacture

A chalet, scene from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Harari
STC172980 A chalet, scene from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Harari, engraved by Lestel, published by Lemercier, Paris (colour litho) by Persian School

Scenes taken from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, engraved by Lestel
STC172979 Scenes taken from a manuscript of the Maqamat of Al-Hariri, engraved by Lestel, published by Lemercier, Paris (colour litho) by Persian School

View of Mecca, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving)
STC132755 View of Mecca, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard (1656-1723) (after)

Historical views of Arabia
6337998 Historical views of Arabia by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Arabia. Arab performer with goat balancing on blocks 64)

Depature of the Mecca caravan from Cairo about 1670 (litho)
3638275 Depature of the Mecca caravan from Cairo about 1670 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depature of the Mecca caravan from Cairo about 1670)

The Return of the Mahmal to Cairo, 1860 (colour litho)
468697 The Return of the Mahmal to Cairo, 1860 (colour litho) by Montaut, Henri de (c.1825-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian ruler, carried in an ornate litter)

Aerial Plan of the Masjid-el-Haram and the Kaabah, Mecca (colour litho)
CHT207407 Aerial Plan of the Masjid-el-Haram and the Kaabah, Mecca (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Design for a set of plates depicting The Pilgrimage to Mecca
CHT290538 Design for a set of plates depicting The Pilgrimage to Mecca, for the Manufacture de Sevres, c.1839-40 (gouache on paper) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Archives de la Manufacture

Return of a caravan of pilgrims to Mecca (engraving)
3647199 Return of a caravan of pilgrims to Mecca (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of a caravan of pilgrims to Mecca)

Ms Ar 5847 fol. 5, Abu Zayd in the library at Basra, from The Maqamat
CHT245023 Ms Ar 5847 fol.5, Abu Zayd in the library at Basra, from The Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c.1240 (gouache on paper) by Al-Wasiti

The doctors visit to his patient, scene from The Maqamat
CHT176048 The doctors visit to his patient, scene from The Maqamat by Al-Hariri (gouache on vellum) by Persian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037) (engraving)
XIR168306 Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Islamic School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah by Richard Burton, 1855
Frontispiece to Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El-Medinah and Meccah by Richard Burton, 1855. Richard Francis Burtons (1821-1890) extensive travels included a journey to Mecca

The procession of the mahmal through the streets of Cairo, 1909. Private Collection

The Mahmal. Artist: Anonymous
The Mahmal. Found in the collection of The David Collection

The procession of the Mahmal, Cairo, Egypt. The Mahmal was a pyramid of richly embroidered fabric over a wooden frame carried by a camel

Pilgrims performing the Wukuf, Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Street in Mecca, Saudi Arabia Date: circa 1920s

The covering cloth of the holy carpet - Egypt Date: circa 1910s

Ms Ar 3929 f. 69, Abu Zayd leaves al-Harith during the Pilgrimage to northern Iraq
BAL69602 Ms Ar 3929 f.69, Abu Zayd leaves al-Harith during the Pilgrimage to northern Iraq, from Al Maqamat, ( The Meetings ), illustrated by Hariri

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"Hajj: A Journey of Faith and Unity" Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world embark on a spiritual journey known as Hajj. The pilgrimage begins in Medina, Saudi Arabia, where pilgrims gather to pay their respects at the Prophet Muhammad's Mosque. As they step onto the sacred carpet within its walls, a sense of reverence fills the air. The next destination is Mecca, home to Islam's holiest site – the Kaaba. Standing tall amidst a sea of believers, it serves as a focal point for prayers and devotion. From every corner of Mecca, one can witness breathtaking views towards this magnificent structure that symbolizes unity among Muslims worldwide. Within the Court of the Kaaba lies an overwhelming sight – thousands upon thousands of pilgrims gathered together in prayer. Their diverse backgrounds and nationalities fade away as they join hands in worship, reinforcing the idea that all are equal before God. After completing their rituals in Mecca, pilgrims begin their return journey to their respective homelands. In Algeria or Turkey or any other country touched by Hajj's transformative power throughout history, these returning Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) carry with them newfound spirituality and enlightenment. In 1841 artist Henry Adlard captured an enchanting scene near Antioch on the banks of Orontes River - Turkish Hodja encamped alongside fellow travelers who have completed their pilgrimage to Mecca. This painting reflects not only cultural diversity but also highlights how Hajj has been uniting people across borders for centuries. Constantinople (now Istanbul), another significant city along this historic route between East and West holds its own connection to Hajj through Turkish customs and traditions associated with this sacred journey. Paintings depicting Turkish men remind us that faith transcends time and place. Over time transportation methods evolved; even railways were established connecting Constantinople to Mecca making it easier for more people to undertake this sacred journey.