From a few thousand people traveling by camel in the 7th century to three million a year today: The story of the Hajj -- the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca -- is an epic journey.
Mecca is considered the spiritual center of Islam because it was where the Prophet Mohammed is said to have received his first revelations in the early 7th century.
The Saudi Ambassador to Britain, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf Al Saud, said: "Hajj is not just a physical journey, it's the most extraordinary spiritual journey every Muslim takes.
"We leave our families and our homes to undertake this profound life-changing experience.
"It doesn't guarantee passage to Heaven, but it focuses us on what's important in life. (CNN) (Photo: Copyright Control).
Er...perhaps a quick word with these of your flock who...oh never mind...
Mecca is considered the spiritual center of Islam because it was where the Prophet Mohammed is said to have received his first revelations in the early 7th century.
The Saudi Ambassador to Britain, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf Al Saud, said: "Hajj is not just a physical journey, it's the most extraordinary spiritual journey every Muslim takes.
"We leave our families and our homes to undertake this profound life-changing experience.
"It doesn't guarantee passage to Heaven, but it focuses us on what's important in life. (CNN) (Photo: Copyright Control).
Er...perhaps a quick word with these of your flock who...oh never mind...
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