The Hajj exhibition is in stark contrast to Saudi Arabia’s cultural vandalism | Shenaz Kermali
The Saudi elite are proud of the British Museum’s Hajj exhibition – it’s a shame they don’t feel the same about all their heritageThe Saudi embassy and their friends in Riyadh must be pleased with the considerable public interest in the Hajj exhibition, which opened at the British Museum this week. Beautiful relics, including historical and contemporary art, textiles and manuscripts, bring to life the profound significance of the Hajj, the pilgrimage that has remained unchanged since the prophet Muhammad’s time in the seventh century.
published date:Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:11:01 GMT
The Hajj exhibition is in stark contrast to Saudi Arabia’s cultural vandalism | Shenaz Kermali
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The Hajj exhibition is in stark contrast to Saudi Arabia’s cultural vandalism | Shenaz Kermali
The Saudi elite are proud of the British Museum’s Hajj exhibition – it’s a shame they don’t feel the same about all their heritageThe Saudi embassy and their friends in Riyadh must be pleased with the considerable public interest in the Hajj exhibition, which opened at the British Museum this week. Beautiful relics, including historical and contemporary art, textiles and manuscripts, bring to life the profound significance of the Hajj, the pilgrimage that has remained unchanged since the prophet Muhammad’s time in the seventh century.