| Place | Asia: Japan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 131872 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Freeman, William Harry |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
OKAYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-08-27. AT THE AIRSTRIP, MUSLIMS KNEEL ON THEIR MATS, FACING MECCA, AND PRAY ...
Description
OKAYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-08-27. AT THE AIRSTRIP, MUSLIMS KNEEL ON THEIR MATS, FACING MECCA, AND PRAY DURING THE FESTIVAL OF "ID" WHICH WAS CELBRATED BY MUSLIMS OF THE INDIAN BRIGADE OF BRITISH INDIAN DIVISION (BRINDIV). THE FESTIVAL COINCIDED WITH THE FULL MOON AND IS ONE OF REJOICING.