the last remaining wall of Herod's Temple

a building for religious worship, such as the Temple in Jerusalem

black leather boxes containing Torah verses

a coming of age ceremony for Jewish boys. Girls may have a bat mitzvah.

Jerusalem: the site of the Jewish temple

Religious education

The idea of pilgrimage

Hajj: a sacred duty for Muslims

Hajj: the impact on believers

Karbala: a Shi'a place of pilgrimage

Jerusalem: a place of Christian pilgrimage

Pupils will analyse why Jerusalem is a sacred place for many Jews, Christians and Muslims. From this they will explain what the experience of visiting sacred places might mean. Investigating case studies of Makkah and the Shi'a shrine of Karbala will deepen their sense of diversity in Islam.

Pilgrimage: why might some people visit Jerusalem, Karbala or Makkah?

What is the name for the remaining part of the Temple in Jerusalem that Jews might visit?

For how many hours a day is the Western Wall open?

by standing as close to the wall as possible

Which of these are ways Jews might pray at the Western Wall?

Which book is read at a Bat Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah ceremony?

a coming of age ceremony for Jewish girls

Match each key term to the correct definition.

Which city is the main focus for pilgrims on Hajj?

Match each keyword to the correct definition.

In which modern-day country is the city of Karbala?

How many pilgrims went on the annual pilgrimage (Arba'een) to Karbala in 2023?

During Arba'een, what colour do most pilgrims wear?

Pilgrims might stop at a moukib for refreshments.

Pilgrims arrive at the shrine at sunrise.

Pilgrims listen to the story of the battle and death of Hussain.

Put these key parts of the pilgrimage to Karbala in the correct order, starting with the earliest.

Starter Quiz

Which city is the main focus for pilgrims on Hajj?