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Image Not Available for The meal forms an important part of the festivities at the home of the caliph (a successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam). Eating of the meal is done with the fingers, as knives and forks are not allowed.
The meal forms an important part of the festivities at the home of the caliph (a successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam). Eating of the meal is done with the fingers, as knives and forks are not allowed.
Image Not Available for The meal forms an important part of the festivities at the home of the caliph (a successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam). Eating of the meal is done with the fingers, as knives and forks are not allowed.

The meal forms an important part of the festivities at the home of the caliph (a successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam). Eating of the meal is done with the fingers, as knives and forks are not allowed.

Creator Transatlantic Photos
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.1 x 24.3 cm (7 1/8 x 9 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/9334
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The Friday prayer in which the caliph (successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam) takes part, and which forms the most solemn part of the birthday celebration.
The Friday prayer in which the caliph (successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam) takes part, and which forms the most solemn part of the birthday celebration.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
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Image Not Available for In expectation of the caliph (successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam), the people line the streets of the city.
In expectation of the caliph (successor of Muhammad as temporal and spiritual head of Islam), the people line the streets of the city.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Celebration of the Prophet's Muhammad's birthday in Tétouan (also known as Tetuan), Morocco.Many high-ranking religious members and representatives of the state attend the festivities celebrating the birthday of the prophet which runs for seven days.
Celebration of the Prophet's Muhammad's birthday in Tétouan (also known as Tetuan), Morocco.Many high-ranking religious members and representatives of the state attend the festivities celebrating the birthday of the prophet which runs for seven days.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
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Image Not Available for Deeply veiled women also take part in the festivities.
Deeply veiled women also take part in the festivities.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for At the end of the public festivities, the Moroccan people celebrate what is called "Fantasia". This is a horse-riding spectacle that includes hundreds of horsemen wearing tradition clothing. The riders gallop at breaknect speed around a race course and fi
At the end of the public festivities, the Moroccan people celebrate what is called "Fantasia". This is a horse-riding spectacle that includes hundreds of horsemen wearing tradition clothing. The riders gallop at breaknect speed around a race course and fi
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Children are also allowed to partake "a little" in the festivities.
Children are also allowed to partake "a little" in the festivities.
Junghans
1930s
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Image Not Available for Livestock is so important farmers take great measures to keep them safe and healthy.
Livestock is so important farmers take great measures to keep them safe and healthy.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Physical education is a very important aspect in the education of Japanese girls. The Japanese youth organization is based on the German youth organization.
Physical education is a very important aspect in the education of Japanese girls. The Japanese youth organization is based on the German youth organization.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Dutch artiste, Elly van de Velde, performs a one-finger handstand without a glove at the Berlin Conservatory.
Dutch artiste, Elly van de Velde, performs a one-finger handstand without a glove at the Berlin Conservatory.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
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Image Not Available for Contenders for the European championships in amateur boxing enjoy breakfast in the fully occupied dining room at the Breslauer hotel. Italians Vancini, Battaglia and Paolis eating at the table.
Contenders for the European championships in amateur boxing enjoy breakfast in the fully occupied dining room at the Breslauer hotel. Italians Vancini, Battaglia and Paolis eating at the table.
Transatlantic Photos
1940s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.
Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.
Transatlantic Photos
1942
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Image Not Available for Captain Larraz on his horse Recella shows that show riders from Spain are in quite excellent jumping form.
Captain Larraz on his horse Recella shows that show riders from Spain are in quite excellent jumping form.
Transatlantic Photos
1940s
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