MOTOR-COACH TO MECCA.
From the seventh century until recently pilgrims from all parts of the Mohammedan world were accustomed to go for their annual pilgrimage to Mecca by sea. The Hejaz railway, which was built in the early years of this century, enabled the pilgrims from the old Ottoman Empire to go by land as far as Medina. That railway has, however, ceased r.o work for some time, and the pilgrims have again been going to Mecca by sea.
But now a Moslem trading company, of Bombay, has started a motor-bus service from Delhi to Mecca, via Baluchistan, Persia, and Medina. Particulars of the first arrivals are awaited with interest. The motor-buses are declared* to be comfortable and the seats in them are cushioned and sprung. The company has made special arrangements for the purdah ladies. Medical aid, medicines and servants are listed free of charge. The pilgrims are charged 12 annas per day for their meals, which include early] morning tea and biscuits, midday meal and supper.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20556, 6 March 1935, Page 11
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168MOTOR-COACH TO MECCA. Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20556, 6 March 1935, Page 11
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