Ithra's Hijrah exhibition - in pictures

This installation is part of Ithra's 'Hijrah Exhibition: In the Footsteps of the Prophet', exploring the 1,400-year-old story of the Hijrah — the Prophet Mohammed's migration from Makkah to Medina. AFP
The exhibition includes re-enactments and contemporary art along with academic sources, which tell the story of the Prophet Mohammed's migration. AFP
An artist performs a scene about the Prophet Mohammed's journey from Makkah to Medina. AFP
Saudi artist Zahrah Al Ghamdi uses natural materials such as earth, clay, rocks, leather and water to create knot-like structures, reflecting the 'brotherhood ties' that were forged when people came together in Medina during the Hijrah. The National
'Hadith' manuscript. The National
The exhibition was curated by Idries Trevathan, Kumail Al Musaly and Abdullah Al Kadi. The National