This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ...the Bab es Salaam; the latter are most esteemed, and waistcoats are made of it, which the Believers reckon the safest, armour they can wear. During the Ramadan, and especially on the last day, the mosque is particularly brilliant. At the celebration of the evening orisons, the whole square and colonnades are ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ...the Bab es Salaam; the latter are most esteemed, and waistcoats are made of it, which the Believers reckon the safest, armour they can wear. During the Ramadan, and especially on the last day, the mosque is particularly brilliant. At the celebration of the evening orisons, the whole square and colonnades are illuminated by thousands of lamps; and in addition to these, most of the hajjis have each his own lantern standing before him. The agreeable coolness of the place induces them to walk about or sit conversing till after midnight. As the legal period of abstinence now terminates, every one brings in his handkerchief a few dates or grapes, with bread and cheese, waiting in suspense until the imam from the top of the Zemzen proclaims, " Allah Akbar," when they hasten to break their fast (the lesser heir am) and drink a jar of the holy water. The whole scene presents a curious mixture of the gay and the grave. The mind is struck with some degree of awe to witness so many thousands performing the towaf, or prostrating themselves on their carpets; while the mingled voices of the metowafs, intent on making themselves heard by those to whom they recite their prayers, --the loud conversation of idle spectators, --and the running and laughing of boys, some of whom are diverting themselves with swinging machines, or the feats of jugglers in the streets, make the Temple more like a place of public amusement than a sanctuary of religion. Before the caravans take their final departure, the pilgrims, from the highest to the lowest, are occupied with commercial transactions, either buying provisions for their journey or engrossed in the pursuits of gain. "The termination of the haj changes the entire aspect both of the town and the Temple. Of the brilliant...
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