the arab world institute is an impressive site from outside.
inside there is a temporary exhibit about hajj, the pilgrimage to mecca. out of respect for the somber tone of the museum i did not take photos, however the exhibit is described in detail by clicking here.
the exhibit is awe-inspiring, and words will fall short. i have a new understanding of the movie le grand voyage (click here for imdb site). the movie is especially successful at making hajj understandable for my generation and people of different faiths. here is the trailer:
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