Swiss broadcaster, RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse, present rare archive footage from the Haram al Sharif during the Hajji pilgrimage in 1970. A fascinating view of the sacred precinct in comparison with the modernisation, development and transformation that as taken place over the decades.
The Pilgrimage, the Hajj, to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be performed at least once in one’s life if one is able. This documentary is a comprehensive descriptive visual journey to the sacred cities of Mecca and Medina.