Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam

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At the British Museum in London.

Anyone going? It only opened today. On till April I think.

http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/hajj.aspx

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I was going to blog this.

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oh wow thanx. A friend did tell me about this but I forgot all about it.

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I've been getting emails for months, the Islamic School I used to volunteer for were organsising some sort of group visit but I missed out as I forgot to reply. I'l have to go with the siblings now :/

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I've seen the posters on the underground.

Looks interesting. But not sure bout the ticket price.

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What do you mean Uzzy? It's £12.

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I dunno, thought it might have been cheaper. :-/

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Oh ok, student times.

It's £10 for students and 2 for 1 for students on Fridays between 17.30 and 19.30.

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Does the museum focus on hajj specifically or islam as a whole?? Im assuming its in London?? Might make a trip there next time i venture south of the border.

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^It's in Holborn-ish sort of area, in London.

I remember reading about this sometimes last year and was thinking of going in the next coupla weeks, might go with the sisters

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this looks great..hope I am able to make it to London too during this ..would surely catch this IA :)

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if you've been to hajj/umrah you can share your views too and they may include it in the exhibition!

I <3 the British Museum :)

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I went today with my SIL and Phopho. Was really interesting.

Basically it told the whole story of hajj from getting ready, the different routes people used to travel, the actual hajj rituals and then coming home. I liked the little stories about different people going on hajj that you could read. All the textiles were really impressive too. I didn't realise how tall the Kabah actually is.

I would reccomend it, but do make sure you have 2 hours or more so that you are able to read all the information. It was actually quite busy. Maily elderly white people and then Middle Eastern families.

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Yea! Well done Uzzy and thanks for your review. Im hoping to force my brother into going with me during half term in 3 weeks time.

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You're welcome. I'm sure you'll find it really interesting.

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I plan to go in March.

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i plan on going some time. soon. hopefully. =|

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Waiting for senior citizen discount? :D

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It ends in April :naraz: