Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage Book

Discover Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage, an extraordinary exploration of one of the world’s most remarkable religious gatherings. This luxury hardcover book, presented in an elegant slipcase, reveals the spiritual, cultural, and artistic aspects of the Hajj from the eighth to the twenty-first centuries, spanning regions from China and India to Morocco and the United Kingdom.

Featuring 300 detailed illustrations and insights from the Khalili Collection, this volume includes Qur’ans, illustrated manuscripts, rare books, textiles, coins, paintings, prints, archival documents, and early Hajj photography. Authored by Qaisra M. Khan with a foreword by Professor Sir Nasser David Khalili, the book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, its rituals, sacred objects, and global significance.

Book Features:

• 408 pages richly illustrated with 300 images
• Hardcover edition in a luxurious slipcase
• Dimensions: W 28 x L 36 x D 6 cm
• Weight: 3.175 kg
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781649801029
• Released: July 2022
• Comprehensive coverage of Hajj rituals, travel, sacred manuscripts, textiles, souvenirs, and Western perspectives

Care Instructions:

• Handle with clean, dry hands
• Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading
• Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity
• Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth
• Use caution when opening to protect the spine
• Keep away from liquids and food

Add a remarkable scholarly and artistic treasure to your library with Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage, celebrating centuries of Islamic devotion and artistic heritage.