Episode 10 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

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The final day of Hajj, and for Serfraz, Kosser and their fellow pilgirms it's time to leave the tented desert city of Mina and return to Mecca.

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Episode 1 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 1 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 3'13''

With thousands of Muslims undertaking the profound and sacred journey of Hajj, new convert Simon Peters explains the first pilla...

Episode 2 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 2 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 3'08''

Two schooboys explain the second pillar, prayer, as thousands of faithful Muslims prepare for Hajj - the great pilgrimage to Mecca.

Episode 3 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 3 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 3'09''

Hajj is the great pilgrimage to Mecca undertaken by thousands of Muslims. The third pillar, Zagat, is explained.

Episode 4 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 4 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 3'06''

As thousands of devout Muslims prepare to undertake the holy journey of Hajj, Abdul Malik explains the fourth pillar.

Episode 5 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 5 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 2'56''

The sacred duty of Hajj - the great pilgrimage to Mecca - is the fifth and final pillar of Islam.

Episode 6 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 6 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 8'29''

It's the first day of Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimmage to Mecca - and Kosser, Serfraz and their fellow pilgrims must leave Mecca and...

Episode 7 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 7 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 8'04''

For the three million pilgrims this is the most emotional and powerful day of the Hajj. After sunrise, the pilgrims head to the ...

Episode 8 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 8 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 8'21''

The pilgrims have spent a cold night out in the open in the desert at a place called Muzdalifah, between Arafat and Mina.

Episode 9 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 9 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 8'02''

Today the piligrims are required to throw tiny pebbles at a series of stone pillars to symbolise casting out the devil.

Episode 10 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 10 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 8'47''

The final day of Hajj, and for Serfraz, Kosser and their fellow pilgirms it's time to leave the tented desert city of Mina and ...

Episode 11 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 11 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 49'34''

Five young people from around the world prepare to make the greatest trip on earth, Hajj - the annual Muslim pilgrimmage to Mecca.

Episode 12 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Episode 12 | Hajj: The Greatest Trip On Earth

Channel 4 | 2003 | 49'55''

Our five pilgrims have had a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Hajj. Or have they? This documentary, concluding Channel 4's uniq...

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