Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.HP.2017.0233-0007, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i26917993, BIB-ID: 2717969

Photograph showing the Mahmal in the streets of Mecca followed by the pilgrims. The traditional houses of the city are also visible., Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Display General, HC.HP.2017.0233-0017, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i2466859x, BIB-ID: 2648458

The importance of the Maqām is stated in the Quran, Sura II, verse 125: "And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My hou ...

The photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba. The image is likely to be a reproduction of a famous plate in the" Bilder aus Mekka" by Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje., Title, date and author devised by library staff., Main Heritage Compact Gen ...

Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Display General, HC.HP.2017.0233-0009, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i24512849, BIB-ID: 2558798

Photograph showing the Kabaa and the Kiswah., Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.HP.2017.0233-0002, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i2494449x, BIB-ID: 2668471

Photograph showing pilgrims performing the "Circling" (Tawaf), consisting in circling the Kaaba on foot seven times, reciting a prayer during each circuit. It signifies the unity of God and man., Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.HP.2017.0024-0001, 2-D Graph ...

The central miniature depicting Mecca with the Kaaba at the center, is laid down on pink card with a red and gold floral lattice., Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.GM.2017M.0001, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i25594400, BIB-ID: 2719443

Photograph showing the Kabaa and the Kiswah., Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.HP.2017.0233-0003, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i2494452x, BIB-ID: 2668472

Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.HP.2017.0233-0011, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i2556433x, BIB-ID: 2717961

Title and date devised by Library staff., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.HP.2017.0233-0010, 2-D Graphic, Item-ID: i25564341, BIB-ID: 2717965