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

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Matthew Heaton

Decolonising the Hajj

The Pilgrimage from Nigeria to Mecca Under Empire and Independence

Matthew Heaton

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English

Manchester University Press
28 September 2023

African history; Colonialism & imperialism; Islam; Islamic worship, rites & ceremonies

Series: Studies in Imperialism

Muslims from the region that is now Nigeria have been undertaking the Hajj for hundreds of years. But the process of completing the pilgrimage changed dramatically in the twentieth century as state governments became heavily involved in its organisation and management.

Under British colonial rule, a minimalist approach to pilgrimage control facilitated the journeys of many thousands of mostly overland pilgrims. Decolonisation produced new political contexts, with nationalist politicians taking a more proactive approach to pilgrimage management for both domestic and international reasons. The Hajj, which had previously been a life-altering journey undertaken slowly and incrementally over years, became a shorter, safer, trip characterised by round trip plane rides. In examining the transformation of the Nigerian Hajj, this book demonstrates how the Hajj became ever more intertwined with Nigerian politics and governance as the country moved from empire to independence.

By: Matthew Heaton
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9781526162601
ISBN 10: 1526162601
Series: Studies in Imperialism
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 28 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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