Islam Pilgrims Meet At Mecca (1954)

Saudi Arabia.
GV & LV Mecca ceremony. The faithful making their seven rounds of Khana-Eka'ba. SV the faithful walking up to Hajr-e-Aswad. CU people kissing same. LV faithful making seven rounds. SV people running their rounds (2 shots). SV people running their rounds including one aged man being carried on a litter. GV Mecca. SV & CU the King of Saudi Arabia on the left, seated at table with Governor General of Pakistan. GV & SV Mecca Camp (a tent town). SV people on foot and camels leaving camp to journey to Mecca. SV people leaving for Mecca - camel convoy. SV minarets at Mecca (spires). GV crowds making their rounds. SV Begum Aga Khan and the Governor General walking towards the Hajr-e-Aswad. SCU Begum bending to kiss the Hajr-e-Aswad. SCU the Begum followed by Governor General of Pakistan touching a stone and kissing fingers. GV ceremony of throwing Jimar (pebbles). STV the Hajis throwing pebbles. SCU the Begum throwing pebbles. SV flock of birds rising over Mecca. SCU & CU Begum and Governor General leaving.
(Dupe.Neg.) (Title scene G.)
FILM ID:180.14
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