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Going to Mecca
Na´ima B. Robert
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Description for Going to Mecca
Paperback. This is a window on to a sacred journey for Muslims the world over - beautifully described and illustrated for younger children. Illustrator(s): Cavallini, Valentina. Num Pages: 32 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 270 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 168.
"Come with the pilgrims
as they set out on a journey,
a journey of patience
to the city of Mecca."
We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca - the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did. Arriving at Mecca, they surge round the Ka'aba, shave their heads and travel to Mount ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Quarto Publishing PLC
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847804907
SKU
V9781847804907
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Na´ima B. Robert
NA'IMA B ROBERT is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and the Zulu people on her mother's side. She was born in Leeds, grew up in Zimbabwe and went to university in London. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking and writing stories that shocked her teachers! She has written several multicultural books for children ... Read more
Reviews for Going to Mecca
'a great introduction to the meaning and reality of the Hajj to Muslims. Non-Muslim children and adults alike will learn a great deal from it, and Muslim readers of any age will rejoice in seeing such a crucial element of their faith portrayed so beautifully and respectfully.' A beautiful book. Lyrical, poetic text and bold mixed-media illustrations combine to capture ... Read more