The footage offers a powerful window into the past, capturing scenes of people preparing food in open-air settings and generously distributing it to pilgrims.
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The 1938 footage depicting the Hajj pilgrimage offers a rare glimpse into the sacred journey to Mecca during that era. Captured when many pilgrims travelled by foot, camel, or car, the video showcases the dedication and resilience of Muslims undertaking this significant religious duty.
The footage offers a powerful window into the past, capturing scenes of people preparing food in open-air settings and generously distributing it to pilgrims. These pilgrims, in turn, are seen participating in the physically demanding rites of Hajj.
Back then, the pilgrimage was a strenuous journey made by only a few thousand — perhaps tens of thousands — a stark contrast to the millions who now perform Hajj each year with the support of modern infrastructure and amenities.
