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Pilgrims circling the Ka'bah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia:
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred place in Islam and all Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during prayers, no matter where they are.
The building predates Islam, and, according to Islamic tradition, the first building at the site was built by prophet Abraham (peace be upon him). The building has a mosque built around it, the Masjid al-Haram.
One of the Five Pillars of Islam requires every Muslim to perform the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in his or her lifetime if they are able to do so.
Multiple parts of the Hajj require pilgrims to walk seven times around the Kaaba in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed from above).
This circumambulation, the Tawaf, is also performed by pilgrims during the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage).
However, the most dramatic times are during the Hajj, when about three million (officially) pilgrims simultaneously gather to circle the building on the same day (like above)
Shot in Varanasi, India
A religious procession of Muslims.
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Speakers Corner,Hyde Park.A regular muslim preacher who shouted Ali Akbar during a discussion about christianity. If you look closely you can see the christian preacher leaning into the discussion.
A young girl looks down to the ground modestly. She is from the village of Bagh-e Kaj in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in Iran.
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This Muslim school was built in the early 1900s and was one of the oldest Muslim schools in Singapore. It has since been demolished to make way for modern progress. These school girls were spending the last few days in their old school playing a skipping rope game.
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Muslim Bagh is a town of Qilla Saifullah District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. According to Census of 1998, the population of Muslim Bagh is 70,361 (Male 37,303 and Female 33,058) and 10,188 household. Muslim Bagh (formerly called Hindu Bagh) is believed to be named after a garden planted by a Hindu saint and Later it was named as "Muslim Bagh" by former minister of that time "MOLVI SALEH MUHAMMAD MARDANZAI".
In some winters, Kan Mehtarzai and Muslim Bagh experience several feet of snow, though normal temperature is about 19-50 °F.
Various tribes of Kakar Pashtoon inhabit the Valley, in kakar tribes the most famous tribes Mardanzai,Sargarhai, Samkhail, sultan zai, Baigzai. Medium statured and well built these handsome people are mostly wheat complexioned but some of them are really fair and have blue eyes. Though in touch with the outside world for a long time they have retained their age-old traditions and are proud of them. Their hospitality is well known and the coming of a guest is always considered a blessing. There are seven Union council of Muslim Bagh.
Railways
This section of railways, when laid during the British Raj, was called the Zhob Valley Railway (ZVR). It has been out of service since 1986 but these days all the left over track is being uprooted and sold as scrap. This was once longest Narrow-Gauge Railways of the subcontinent. During First World War, a Railway line was laid from a place called Khanai (30 km north of Quetta) to a place called Hindubagh (renamed as Muslimbagh in 1960s). Hindubagh had Chrome mines, which was used in munitions of First World War. The railway line at that time was a private siding for the Balochistan Chrome Ore Company. The work started on Khanai-Hindubagh line in 1916 and was opened for rail traffic in 1921. In 1927, the Hindubagh to Qila Saifullah section was opened and finally the section up to Zhob was opened in 1929. The total length of this railway from Bostan to Zhob was 294 km, which made it the longest narrow gauge railway of the subcontinent in 1920s. It had 11 stations in between including the famous Kan Mehtarzai station which was the highest station in Pakistan at an altitude of 2224 metres (7295 feet).
For a long part of its journey, the railway followed the Zhob River and thus it was called the Zhob Valley Railway (ZVR).
Chromite
Chromite is the source of chromium used commercially and as an alloying element plays an important role in metallurgy. Balochistan is endowed with huge reserves of chromite. The first discovery was made at Muslim Bagh and Khanozai in district Kila Saifullah in 1901. Muslim Bagh deposits were first discovered by Vredenburg during the same period in the course of regional reconnaissance mapping of the province. Chromite mining has not been systematic but random and totally disorganised. It is mined by both open pit and underground methods. In Muslimbagh, Ras Koh Range and Wad areas, chromite is mostly mined by open pit method. However, due to podiform nature of the chromite, underground mining is also done. Use of donkeys for hauling the ore from underground is still in practice. The haulage machinery is also used. Presently, 300 to 500 tons of chromite are being produced at Muslim Bagh and Khanozai daily. It is taken in trucks to Karachi where it is crushed and packed in bags for export to foreign countries. The mineral is being sold between Rs30,000 to Rs45,000 in the local market. Price depends on chrome content. China is a big market for the Balochistan chromite. Production activity in the sector directly depends upon the export market. The Provincial Inspectorate of Mines is responsible for regulating the mining operations. Presently, a few local companies are engaged at Muslim Bagh. The sources added that during 1970s, Pakistan Chrom Mines (PCM) project was launched in Muslim Bagh area which was closed in 1989 due to financial constraints and lack of locally available technical staff. The land for mining is allotted under the Mines Act 1923 by the Directorate of Minerals, Balochistan. The provincial government levies 10 per cent sales tax. The export earnings from chromite during the period 1997-98 to 2001-02 have varied between Rs167 million to Rs404 million.
Archeology
The district has some archaeological sites mainly attributed to the Mughals. The ruins of an old fort called Mughalo Killa or "the fort of the Mughals" were found to the west of the Karezgai village, about 3¼ kilometres from Muslim Bagh, below which there is a spring of water which was reopened about 125 years ago. Fragments of ancient pottery were found in these ruins and it is said that old silver and copper coins were also found. The ruins of a fort called Khanki lie near Shina Khura about 25 kilometres east of Muslim Bagh. Local tradition asserts that the fort was held by Miro, a Mughal governor, who was miraculously overthrown by Sanzar Nika, the progenitor of the Sanzarkhel Kakars. There are also ruins of an old fort called the Mughalo Brunj in Murgha Faqirzai. Similar ruins occur near Toiwar, Sharan, Ismailzai and on the Zhar hill near Akhtarzai. There also exist ancient karezes, said to have been made in Mughal times, which may be considered as relics of archaeological interest. These include Karez Akhtarzai, Karez Soghai and Mustafa Karez in Killa Saifullah sub-division and 2 karezes in Sra Khulla, about 6½ kilometres from Muslim Bagh.
It is located at 30°49'31N 67°44'25E with an altitude of 1787 metres.
This is IMHO one most beautiful cemeteries worldwide. It's on the site of the Murad Reis Mosque in Rhodes. It's always peaceful and tranquil place, considering that location is right in the middle of a busy part of town. The large shaded areas are provided by wonderful old eucalyptus trees.
Experience the energy and excitement of modern Istanbul along Istiklal Street. Imagine New York City’s Time Square, The Las Vegas’ Strip and Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive all rolled into one...and you have Istiklal Street (Avenue).
This nearly mile long pedestrian street features shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, museums, live music, bars, cinemas, pubs, nightclubs and even a Catholic Church. Since there is so much to do along this street, it can be very crowded, as in up to 3 million people a day!
I spent an afternoon practicing my street photography and talking with many locals. Here is just a small sample of what I experienced.
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Girona, Spain. This is in the Banys Arabs (Arab Baths) and Arab Castle area near the old city walls. Girona was the northernmost extent of Muslim rule in Spain (near the French border) and was shortlived. The Arab Baths are said to be 13th century work of Muslim craftsmen. I took this photo last autumn. This is my first foray into HDRish treatment! Kinda looks OK:-)
Dedicated to my good friend Kelvin (AKA "Pisces Romance") who is always a great support and encouragement. Thanks, pal:-)