First World War Black and White Postcard of an Egyptian Man Praying
c. 1915A sepia-coloured artistic postcard showing a bearded Egyptian man at prayer. He is dressed in white robes and a turban and the front of his garment has several cloth buttons. He is kneeling on a mat and has hands positioned either side of his forehead. Part of another man can be seen to his right. In the background is a wooden balustrade and column. The postcard has damage to its bottom corners. The reverse has proforma printing and description of the image.
Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark. Prayer includes a recitation of the opening chapter of the Qur'an and is sometimes performed on a small rug or mat used expressly for this purpose. Muslims can pray individually at any location or together in a mosque.
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On the reverse in machine printing “ARTISTIC POST – CARD / Serie 638 – The Cairo Postcard Trust – Cairo / Cairo – Native Praying. / 642”
The Cairo Postcard Trust (founded in the early 20th century) is one of the most famous and trusted publishers of vintage Egyptian postcards. These highly collectible, antique photographs and artistic illustrations document the golden age of travel in Cairo, capturing historical landmarks, bustling streets, and the pyramids.
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