EDITOR'S NOTE 

Featuring insightful chapters on the Islamic principles of Hajj, travel, rituals, sacred manuscripts, textiles, souvenirs and Western perspectives, this wonderfully illustrated volume narrates and reveals the broad spiritual, cultural and artistic aspects of the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. Told exclusively through the Khalili Collection of Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage by Qaisra M. Khan, formerly at the British Museum and now a curator for the Khalili Collections, who for more than fifteen years has specialized in the Arts of Pilgrimage, this book will significantly enrich all people’s understanding of this important practice.

SIZE & FIT 

• W 28 x L 35.5 x D 6.3 cm
• 2.74 kg

DETAILS & CARE 

• 408 pages luxury slipcase hardcover book
• 300 illustrations
  
• English language
• Released in July 2022
• Author: Qaisra M. Khan
• Publisher: Assouline