Hajj 2016 in Glorious Photos
Millions of Muslims from around the world have arrived in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. The five-day pilgrimage started last … [Read more...]
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Depicting the Hajj in Images and Words by Michael Wolfe
The Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, has captured the descriptive imagination of visual artists, craftsmen, travel writers, bureaucrats and rulers almost since its inception in 632 AD. Beginning with … [Read more...]
101 on Eid al-Adha
This year, Eid al-Adha was observed on October 4th and fell within hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Huffington Post takes you through the Festival of Sacrifice and tells you everything you need … [Read more...]
A Skateboarder Experiences Hajj
In this video segment, professional skateboarder Jordan Richter discusses experiencing his first hajj, the five-day religious pilgrimage that’s among the most meaningful experiences in a Muslim’s … [Read more...]
Fear of Ebola During Hajj Pilgrimage
Fearing a potential health crisis during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Saudi Ministry of Health has recently banned visas for the three countries most affected by Ebola. … [Read more...]
Hajj for Nightline Pt. 2
Author, filmmaker and MOST co-director Michael Wolfe hosted the first televised account of the Hajj from Mecca for Ted Koppel's Nightline which aired on April, 1997. The program was nominated for a … [Read more...]
Mecca Is a Mecca For Modernization
Mountains have literally been moved -- okay leveled. Construction on skyscraper buildings, hotels, fast food joints, and a new metro/bus system are all underway for a controversial overhaul of Mecca. … [Read more...]
Alex Kronemer
Alex is an award-winning film producer, writer, and speaker on issues of religious diversity, Islam, and the creative arts. He has published numerous essays, including in the Christian Science Monitor … [Read more...]
Are You Lost on the Hajj? There’s an App for That.
A lot of apps have been created to help Muslim pilgrims on the biggest journey of their lives. Developers think that by relieving uncertainty, they can help pilgrims can focus on the spiritual aspect … [Read more...]
A Millennial Goes On Hajj
A millennial talks about her experience performing the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are required to make at least once in their life). “Leading up to that moment, I was your … [Read more...]