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Inside Mecca is a 2003 National Geographic documentary film by Anisa Mehdi that offers an intimate documentation of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Aside from providing insight regarding the universal principles of Islam, this production emphasizes the historical significance of Mecca to both the Muslim and non-Muslim population. Often constituting a journey of epic proportions, it follows several pilgrims throughout their trip, and highlight their physical and mental preparation, the strain induced by the journey itself, and the spiritual ecstasy experienced upon arrival. The film is narrated by American voice actor Keith David.
Original Release
03/01/2003
US Release
03/01/2003
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Keith David | Self - Narrator / Narrator |
| Umar Faruq Abd-Allah | Self - Scholar of Islam |
| Daisy Khan | Self - American Sufi Muslim Association |
| Iyad Madani | Self - Minister of Hajj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Ismail Mahbob | Self - Pilgrim |
| Khalil Mandhlazi | Self - Pilgrim |
| Fidelma O'Leary | Self - Pilgrim |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Keith David | Self - Narrator / Narrator |
| Umar Faruq Abd-Allah | Self - Scholar of Islam |
| Daisy Khan | Self - American Sufi Muslim Association |
| Iyad Madani | Self - Minister of Hajj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Ismail Mahbob | Self - Pilgrim |
| Khalil Mandhlazi | Self - Pilgrim |
| Fidelma O'Leary | Self - Pilgrim |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John B. Bredar | Executive Producer |
| Michael Rosenfeld | Executive Producer |
| Anisa Mehdi | Producer |
| Taghi Amirani | Producer |
| Rebecca Hartzell | Producer |
| Yasir Khan | Producer |
| Chris Sondreal | Producer |
| Laura Weinstein | Producer |
