Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages Islam

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• - A collection of photographs of the two holy cities Mecca and Madina; also includes MP3s of prayer calls.
  
• - A collection of articles about Hajj and Umrah, and their significance in Islam; includes details of ritual requirements, and practical information for pilgrims.
  
• - An information resource for UK pilgrims; includes background information on Hajj and Umrah, travel tips, visa details, and listings of hotels and specialist UK travel agents.
  
• - Accompanies "The Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth", first screened on Channel 4 (UK) in 2003. Includes background articles on the ritual, history, and logistics; also video clips from the series, and a virtual Hajj.
  
• - An article arguing that the Islamic calendar has been manipulated, resulting in the invalidation of the Hajj.
  
• - A presentation of practical advice for pilgrims performing the Hajj.
  
• - Articles and links to information for pilgrims, including detailed guidance on performing the ceremonies of the Hajj. Also includes links for educators.
  
• - Offers guides, articles, audio-visual resources, and accounts of the history of Hajj. Also includes old photos of the Hajj sites to use as screensavers.
  
• - Information about the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah including a training manual, audio, and picture gallery. Also offers travel arrangement services. Content available in English, Hindi and Urdu.
  
• - A five-part diary of the Hajj by a Saudi Journalist. (From the Christian Science Monitor, 2004)