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Putting Middle Eastern Events in Cultural and Historical Context

Monday, November 15, 2010

Class and the Hajj

The Hajj is traditionally a great leveller: since pilgtrims all wear the ihram clothing so there is no visible distinction of class. But, as this report from Al-Jazeera English points out, distinctions between rich and poor have re-emerged in an era of five-star hotels:

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