7 Wonders of the Muslim World (DVD). Explore the lives and beliefs of six young people whose usual places of worship are some of the most beautiful and historic mosques in the Muslim world. In this series of intimate portraits, join them as they leave their homes and families to travel to Saudi Arabia on their journeys of a lifetime the pilgrimage to Mecca, where the prophet Muhammad was born. Within decades of the death of Muhammad, Islam spread rapidly and its history can be traced through the flowering of exquisite Muslim architecture. Over the next few hundred years, fabulous mosques from Spain to Iran, Turkey to Mali, formed a focus of Muslim life, as they continue to do today. Seven Wonders of the Muslim World starts its journey at six of these locations and culminates at the mosque towards which all practicing Muslims turn when they pray. The seven wonders include: 1. The Grand Mosque in Mecca. 2. The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem 3. The Alhambra in Granada, Spain. 4. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul. 5. The Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali. 6. The Imam Mosque in Esfahan, Iran. 7. The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan

Seven Wonders of the Muslim World: Six Journeys of Faith to the Heart of the Islamic World is an eye-opening documentary following six young Muslims on their life-changing pilgrimage to the holy site of Mecca. As they journey, they encounter some of the most beautiful and historic locations of worship. The seven wonders featured are The Grand Mosque in Mecca; the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem; The Alhambra in Granada, Spain; The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey; The Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali; the Imam Mosque in Esfahan, Iran; and the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan. A wondrous and unforgettable documentary encompassing centuries of history and profound respect for the rich faith of Islam. 60 minutes.Directors: Feris Kermani. English. NR (Not Rated). PBS. DVD Release Date: December 8, 2009. Run Time: 60 minutes