Sacred Canopy, Mecca
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Sacred Canopy, Mecca
The Mahmal - the Khedives sacred canopy, or litter - is taken annually from Cairo to Mecca (and is welcomed when it returns, recharged with holiness) Date: 1904
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Annually Cairo Canopy Holiness Islam Khedive Litter Mahmal Mecca Returns Sacred Welcomed
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This photograph, taken in 1904, depicts a significant moment in the annual religious pilgrimage of the Mahmal, or the Khedive's sacred canopy, to Mecca. The Mahmal, a magnificent and ornate litter, was taken from Cairo to the holy city every year to be used as a means of transportation for the Islamic relics during the Hajj pilgrimage. The Mahmal was considered a sacred object, imbued with holiness, and its journey from Egypt to Mecca was an occasion of great anticipation and excitement for the Muslim community. The canopy was welcomed with immense reverence upon its arrival in Mecca, and when it returned to Cairo, it was received with equal fervor, as it was believed to have been recharged with additional holiness during its time in the holy city. The Mahmal, a symbol of the deep connection between Egypt and Mecca, was a cherished possession of the Khedive, the ruler of Egypt, who was also the guardian of the Islamic faith in the country. The Khedive's role in the Hajj pilgrimage was an essential one, and the Mahmal was a tangible reminder of his spiritual and political authority. This photograph captures the Mahmal as it makes its way through the bustling streets of Mecca, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers, who have gathered to witness this sacred moment. The image is a testament to the enduring power of faith and tradition, and the deep connection between the people of Egypt and the holy city of Mecca.
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