Circling the House of God
Dr Martin Lings, a writer and scholar revered all over the world, performed the Hajj, or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in 1948. Using unique archive material, he recollects his experiences along with his insight into its historical background. The original beauty and simplicity of the Hajj is brought to the viewer through the sheer presence and eloquence of Lings' narrative.
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Circling the House of God
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
0h 37m
Genres
Documentary, Family, History
Original Title
Circling the House of God
Production Companies
Matmedia Productions Ltd.
Director
Ovidio Salazar
Description
Dr Martin Lings, a writer and scholar revered all over the world, performed the Hajj, or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in 1948. Using unique archive material, he recollects his experiences along with his insight into its historical background. The original beauty and simplicity of the Hajj is brought to the viewer through the sheer presence and eloquence of Lings' narrative.
