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A Spiritual Journey

Expedition leaders, Haneen and Tahira on Al-Rahma Mountain in Arafat The three minarets: Masjid Al Haram and the new clock tower Masjid Al Haram Makkahn artist, Saddek Wasil, with the team Lujain, Raisa and Hamida sharing a joke Group shot after Umrah Awais after performing Umrah for the first time Construction workers praying Dhuhr

Some of the Arabia Offscreen team were lucky enough to have the opportunity to perform Umrah in Makkah. For a few of us it was the first time we had set foot on the Holy Land; it was indeed both a spiritual and emotional journey for all of us. These are a few photos I managed to capture during the Makkah visit.

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A Spiritual Journey

  • Al Anoud says:

    2012 02 08 at 12:02

    These images are magnificent, serene and beautifully timed. Syaza I'm really glad that you had a chance to go on this journey and these such remarkable things.

  • nasreen jamal al lail says:

    2012 02 08 at 07:02

    Amazing photo of the Construction workers praying Dhuhr .

  • maz says:

    2012 02 12 at 03:02

    hi hop your having fun

  • Syaza says:

    2012 02 14 at 11:02

    Thank you guys. It has been a pleasure to capture the beauty of Mecca & Saudi.
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Date: 02.08.2012

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Syaza Shakharulain

Age:
25
Location:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Specialty:
Photographer

Like many other Malaysians, I grew up not knowing much about the arts. In 2008 , right after college I went on a trip to Tanzania and that was when I discovered my true passion: Photography. I was intrigued by the cultural differences and I was determine to preserve it through my lens. Since then, I try to travel when I get the chance to. I'm now a final year photography student. My main focus is travel photography. I try to capture the essence of a place from its people and environment.

When someone mentions Saudi Arabia, the first thing that comes to mind would be Hajj, Pilgrimage. If I'm given the opportunity to go on this expedition, I'd love to experience another side of the country. The cultures, religious practices, education and more. As I also come from a Muslim country, it would be great to show in pictures how two Islamic nations can be the same and different at the same time.