A documentary telling the extraordinary story of the Masjid-al-haram in Makkah is to be shown in 23 cities around the UK.
The 'One Day in the Haram' tour by Penny Appeal will begin in London on September 7, taking in among other towns and cities, Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackburn, Bolton and Glasgow.
This ground-breaking documentary by critically acclaimed British Muslim filmmaker, writer, producer and director, Abrar Hussain tells the story of the Haram through the eyes of the people working in Makkah.
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For the first time ever it offers viewers unrestricted access to the inner workings of this most holy site, previously shrouded in mystery.
The documentary was shot at 4k resolution using a variety of ground-based, helicopter, and drone video recordings to provide a beautiful and highly detailed viewing experience.
At present, the Masjid-al-haram hosts over five million people each year, especially during the time of the Hajj, a requirement of one of the five pillars of Islam, whereby all able-bodied Muslims must travel to the holy city.
The documentary also discusses the Islamic rituals in great detail, while giving a rich history of the Haram, explaining the inner workings, beliefs, and traditions surrounding this most revered site, in a way that is enticing to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Director Hussain says he wants to “show how successfully the mosque is run, how organized its departments are, and how seriously its workers take their jobs.”
Tickets available by calling 03000 11 11 11 or click here
Prices start from just £5, screenings will run from the 7th till the 29th September, up and down the country from Cardiff to Edinburgh, including matinee performances in certain cities.
Here is the full schedule
Friday 07/09/2018 London Evening Porchester Hall
Saturday 08/09/2018 East London Matinee Stoke Newington Town Hall
Saturday 08/09/2018 East London Evening Stoke Newington Town Hall
Sunday 09/09/2018 Wembley Evening Oakington Manor Hall
Monday 10/09/2018 Luton Evening Luton Library Theatre
Tuesday 11/09/2018 Reading Evening Shehnai Olympia Ballroom
Wednesday 12/09/2018 Cardiff Evening The Angel Hotel
Thursday 13/09/2018 Coventry Evening Royale Mint
Friday 14/09/2018 Walsall Evening Walsall Football Club
Saturday 15/09/2018 Leicester Matinee Sapphire Suite
Saturday 15/09/2018 Leicester Evening Sapphire Suite
Sunday 16/09/2018 Birmingham Matinee Crown Banqueting
Sunday 16/09/2018 Birmingham Evening Crown Banqueting
Monday 17/09/2018 Peterborough Evening The Cresset Theatre
Tuesday 18/09/2018 Nottingham Evening Albert Hall
Wednesday 19/09/2018 Sheffield Evening Magna
Thursday 20/09/2018 Batley Evening IMWS.
Friday 21/09/2018 Manchester Evening Vermillion
Saturday 22/09/2018 Bradford Matinee The Regency Hall
Saturday 22/09/2018 Bradford Evening The Regency Hall
Sunday 23/09/2018 Blackburn King Georges Hall
Monday 24/09/2018 Bolton Evening Cineworld Bolton
Tuesday 25/09/2018 Oldham Eastern Pavillion
Wednesday 26/09/2018 Middlesbrough Evening Middlesbrough Theatre
Thursday 27/09/2018 Aberdeen Evening Cineworld Aberdeen Union Square
Friday 28/09/2018 Glasgow Evening Mitchell Theatre
Saturday 29/09/2018 Edinburgh Evening Roxy Assembly
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