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Table 2

Elements and forms of religious symbolism in the context of Medina Airport

Elements of religious symbolism	Forms of religious symbolism	Religious and social significance
Islamic Pilgrimage	Practice (ritual)	5th pillar of Islam and an essential obligation of every Muslim Religious tourism offers massive economic gains and religious legitimacy to political leaders of Saudi Arabia
Two Holy Mosques of Mecca and Medina	Place	Holiest sites for Muslims to visit during pilgrimage
Medina Airport	Place	Enabler of extra millions of Muslims to land in Medina and perform their religious rituals
King of Saudi Arabia	Person	Custodian of the holy mosques of Mecca and Medina and regarded as leader of Muslim community Responsible for ensuring that Muslims have safe, affordable and enjoyable pilgrimage experience

Elements of religious symbolism	Forms of religious symbolism	Religious and social significance
Islamic Pilgrimage	Practice (ritual)	5th pillar of Islam and an essential obligation of every Muslim Religious tourism offers massive economic gains and religious legitimacy to political leaders of Saudi Arabia
Two Holy Mosques of Mecca and Medina	Place	Holiest sites for Muslims to visit during pilgrimage
Medina Airport	Place	Enabler of extra millions of Muslims to land in Medina and perform their religious rituals
King of Saudi Arabia	Person	Custodian of the holy mosques of Mecca and Medina and regarded as leader of Muslim community Responsible for ensuring that Muslims have safe, affordable and enjoyable pilgrimage experience