Annual Pilgrimage at Moulay-Idriss, Morocco, North Africa
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Annual Pilgrimage at Moulay-Idriss, Morocco, North Africa
Annual Pilgrimage at Moulay-Idriss, Morocco, North Africa at the base of Mount Zerhoun. It was here that Moulay Idriss I arrived in 789, bringing with him the religion of Islam, and starting a new dynasty. It is said in Morocco that six pilgrimages to Moulay Idriss during the annual festival honouring the saint is equivalent to one Haj to Mecca. Date: circa 1910s
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This evocative photograph captures the annual pilgrimage to the sacred city of Moulay-Idriss in Morocco, North Africa, during the early 1900s. Nestled at the foot of Mount Zerhoun, this historic site holds immense significance for Moroccan Muslims, as it is believed that Moulay Idriss I, the founder of the Idrisid Dynasty and the introducer of Islam to the region in 789 AD, is buried here. The photograph portrays a sea of tents pitched on the barren landscape, as thousands of faithful pilgrims gather to honor their saint during the annual festival. The mountainous backdrop, with its rugged terrain and stark beauty, adds to the mystical atmosphere of the event. Moulay Idriss is considered a place of great spiritual importance, and it is believed that six pilgrimages to this site during the festival are equivalent to making one Hajj to Mecca. This belief underscores the deep-rooted connection between the Moroccan people and their rich Islamic heritage. The Idrisid Dynasty, which ruled Morocco from 788 to 974 AD, played a crucial role in the spread of Islam throughout the Maghreb region. Moulay Idriss I's arrival in Morocco marked the beginning of a new era, and his legacy continues to be celebrated through the annual pilgrimage and the enduring devotion of the Moroccan people.
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