 | James Bell - 1836 - 690 sider
...iu.d each family of the Mekkawys or Bedouins of thu tribe of Koreysh, in whose territory Arafat liea, has its particular spot assigned to it for this purpose....summit commands a very extensive and singular prospect. Towards the western extremity of the plain are seen Bir Bazan and the Aal a rue yuj somewhat nearer,... | |
 | Robert Walsh, Eliakim Littell, John Jay Smith - 1829 - 618 sider
...lies, has ils particular spot assigned lo it for this purpose The summit commands a very exlensive anJ singular prospect. I brought my compass to take a circle of bearings; but the crowd was so great, tliat 1 could not use il. Towards the weslern extremity of the plain are seen Bir Bazan and the Aalameyn... | |
 | Michael Wolfe - 1997 - 660 sider
...handkerchiefs to receive their pious gifts, and each family of the Meccans or Bedouins of the tribe of Quraysh, in whose territory Arafat lies, has its particular...brought my compass to take a circle of bearings, but the ctowd was so great that I could not use it. Towards the western extremity of the plain are seen the... | |
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Wahabys : here the pilgrims usually pray two rikats, in salutation of Arafat. The steps and the summit are covered with handkerchiefs to receive their pious gifts, and each, family of the Mekkawys or Bedouins of the tribe of Koreysh, in whose territory... 