The Birthplace of Islam (The Hajj)
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Examine the origins of Islam as modern Americans explore its birthplace in Medina, Saudi Arabia in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.
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The Birthplace of Islam (The Hajj)
Clip: Episode 4 | 5m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
Examine the origins of Islam as modern Americans explore its birthplace in Medina, Saudi Arabia in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia.
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Meet the Pilgrims
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Preview: Ep4 | 1m 35s | Travel with American pilgrims to the Hajj. (1m 35s)
Notes from the Field: Anisa's Story (The Hajj)
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Clip: Ep4 | 3m 19s | Meet journalist and filmmaker Anisa Mehdi. (3m 19s)
Notes from the Field: Citizen Journalists (The Hajj)
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Clip: Ep4 | 2m 45s | Technology and social media at the Hajj. (2m 45s)
Circling the House of God on Earth (The Hajj)
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Clip: Ep4 | 5m 30s | Video resource from PBS LearningMedia. (5m 30s)
Notes from the Field: Jack's Story (The Hajj)
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Clip: Ep4 | 3m 12s | Meet American pilgrim Jack making the Hajj. (3m 12s)
Notes from the Field: Modern Mecca (The Hajj)
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Clip: Ep4 | 2m 11s | In recent years, modernization has transformed Islam's holiest city. (2m 11s)
Notes from the Field: Shopping in Mecca (The Hajj)
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Clip: Ep4 | 3m 17s | Go shopping with American pilgrims Amira and Husam making the Hajj. (3m 17s)
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