Decolonising the Hajj: The Pilgrimage from Nigeria to Mecca Under Empire and Independence

This book recounts the effects of British colonial rule and decolonization on the transformation of the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) from Nigeria over the course of the twentieth century. In so doing, it incorporates Nigeria into broader historical understanding of one of the most important transnational processes in the world.

ISBN-13: 9781526162601

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Publication Date: 05-23-2023

Pages: 248

Product Dimensions: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Series: Studies in Imperialism #208

Matthew M. Heaton is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Virginia Tech