The Hajj and the Nigerian Economy 1960-1981

The Hajj and the Nigerian Economy 1960-1981

This paper explores the phenomenon known as the hajj, or pilgrimage, among Muslims in Nigeria, and the understudied economic impact of this event (and that of government involvement) during the 1960s and 1970s.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of religion in Africa 1991, Vol.21 (3), p.241-255
1. Verfasser: Tangban, O.E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
1960s
1970s
Economic Impact
Economics
Fares
Fees
Foreign exchange
Government
Hajj
History and sciences of religions
History-Africa
Islam
Local government
Luggage
Pilgrimages
Public assistance programs
Religion
Rituals
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Zusammenfassung:This paper explores the phenomenon known as the hajj, or pilgrimage, among Muslims in Nigeria, and the understudied economic impact of this event (and that of government involvement) during the 1960s and 1970s.
ISSN:0022-4200
1570-0666
DOI:10.1163/157006691X00050