Islam
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world with more than 1.2 billion followers. Find out more about where it came from and what it means. Go there
The Hajj
The rituals of the Hajj are steeped in history dating back to Abraham and his family and have been performed for more than 1400 years. Discover what they mean
Quran
The Quran is the Holy book of Muslims, created by Allah and recorded by the Prophet Mohammed. It is the equivelant of the Bible to Christians. Find out more here
Mecca
The holiest city of Islam, Mecca triples in size for Hajj. It houses the most sacred building in Islam, the Grand Ka'aba but it is also a modern city. Find out more
Five Pillars
Islam is built on Five Pillars of Enlightenment that outline the primary obligations a Muslim must fulfil throughout their life including undertaking the Hajj. Go to more
Travel through the ages
For 1000 years pilgrims have been risking their lives to travel to Mecca for the Hajj. How has travelling changed from 1050 to the present day? Read about it
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