1957 Press Photo Egyptian Pilgrims Leave Suez For Mecca. Veiled Ladies Await

Egyptian Pilgrims Leave Suez For Mecca. Veiled Ladies Await The Steamer.. An Egyptian steamer - with hundreds of pilgrims on board - recently left the Suez Canal on a pilgrimage to Mecca.. Keystone Photo Shows:- Female Pilgrims - completely covered with veils - according to tradition - as they await the steamer to take them to Mecca..

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 6-25-1957.



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