Films for the Humanities and Sciences

The Secret Mecca

The pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the five tenets of Islam, attracts three million worshippers to that holy site annually. This program traces the progress of a group of pilgrims privileged to follow in the footsteps of God’s prophet, Mohammed. Sharing their beliefs, their feelings, and a strong sense of camaraderie, they spend 15 days traveling from Jedda, their entryway into Saudi Arabia, to Medina, Mecca, Mount Arafat, and Mina. A thorough background on Mohammed and his teachings is provided as well. The program is a valuable source of firsthand information, offering a behind-the-scenes visit to a sacred Muslim shrine that is not open to tourists. (54 minutes)

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Item#: BVL8635
Copyright date: ©1997
VHS ISBN 978-1-4213-9832-7
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-5934-8


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DVD	$169.95

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