The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

PILGRIMAGES

IN SAUDI, ARABIA, PILGRIMAGES ARE PLANNED INTO MECCA.
IT IS CUSTOM THAT ON THESE TRIPS, MEN WEAR TWO
TOWELS, ALL THE WOMEN WEAR A CLOTH PLAIN DRESS,
NO JEWELS; OR ANY KIND OF ACCESSORY MAY BE WORN WITH
THIS. THIS IS TO SIGNIFY EQUALITY BETWEEN EVERYONE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT