The Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

Series 1 Episode 1
First Broadcast: Mon 3 February 2003

With thousands of Muslims undertaking the profound and sacred journey of Hajj, new convert Simon Peters explains the first pillar of Islam.

    1. Series 1 Episode 1 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      With thousands of Muslims undertaking the profound and sacred journey of Hajj, new convert Simon Peters explains the…

    2. Series 1 Episode 2 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      Two schooboys explain the second pillar, prayer, as thousands of faithful Muslims prepare for Hajj - the great…

    3. Series 1 Episode 3 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      Hajj is the great pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken by thousands of Muslims. The third pillar, Zagat, is explained.

    4. Series 1 Episode 4 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      As thousands of devout Muslims prepare to undertake the holy journey of Hajj, Abdul Malik explains the fourth pillar.

    5. Series 1 Episode 5 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      The sacred duty of Hajj - the great pilgrimage to Mecca - is the fifth and final pillar of Islam.

    6. Series 1 Episode 6 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      It's the first day of Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimmage to Mecca - and Kosser, Serfraz and their fellow pilgrims must leave…

    7. Series 1 Episode 7 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      For the three million pilgrims this is the most emotional and powerful day of the Hajj. After sunrise, the pilgrims…

    8. Series 1 Episode 8 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      The pilgrims have spent a cold night out in the open in the desert at a place called Muzdalifah, between Arafat and…

    9. Series 1 Episode 9 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      Today the piligrims are required to throw tiny pebbles at a series of stone pillars to symbolise casting out the devil.

    10. Series 1 Episode 10 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      The final day of Hajj, and for Serfraz, Kosser and their fellow pilgirms it's time to leave the tented desert city of…

    11. Series 1 Episode 11 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      Five young people from around the world prepare to make the greatest trip on earth, Hajj - the annual Muslim…

    12. Series 1 Episode 12 Hajj: The Greatest Trip on Earth

      Our five pilgrims have had a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Hajj. Or have they? This documentary, concluding Channel…

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