Living in Makkah

Makkah is a city completely unlike any other. Closed to all non-muslims, and visited by nearly 2 million pilgrims every year, it is an inspiration and a goal for Muslims all over the world. Living in Makkah provides the first-ever account of everyday life in this holy city. The close-knit family, the desert heat, the cultural mix, shopping habits, school and play – all these and much more are described, and illustrated with a stunning range of colour photographs, many specially taken for the book. From the crush of worshippers inside the Holy Mosque, to the roof garden of the Shafy family’s new house, this book presents a unique and fascinating picture of a Saudi-Arabian way of life, as lived in Islam’s most sacred city.