Journey to Mecca tells the story of Ibn Battuta, a young scholar who leaves Tangier in 1325 on an epic and perilous journey, travelling alone from his home in Morocco to reach Mecca, some 3,000 miles to the east. During his travels, he is attacked by bandits, dehydrated by thirst, rescued by Bedouins and forced to retrace his route before finally joining a caravan on its 18-month journey to Mecca. When he finally arrives in Mecca, Ibn Battuta is a changed man. Through his eyes, we experience the Hajj as he did more than 700 years ago.
Ibn Battuta would not return home for almost 30 years, reaching over 40 countries and revisiting Mecca five more times to perform the Hajj. He would travel three times farther then Marco Polo. His legacy is one of the greatest travel journals ever recorded.
Join us for the screening of Journey to Mecca.
Saturday, Oct 17 | 5:30 PM
Documentary duration: 45 minutes followed by discussion
Tea and snacks will be served.
Venue: Ummeed Counselling Centre
First Floor, 74, Mosque Rd, Fraser Town, Bengaluru
