Lady Evelyn Cobbold, a Scottish aristocrat and convert to Islam, performed Hajj in 1933. Her memoir offers a rare Western female perspective on Mecca, Medina, and early Saudi Arabia, highlighting faith, cultural encounters, and the evolving landscape of pilgrimage.
The Extraordinary Journey of Lady Evelyn…
Lady Evelyn Cobbold, a Scottish aristocrat and convert to Islam, performed Hajj in 1933. Her memoir offers a rare Western female perspective on Mecca, Medina, and early Saudi Arabia, highlighting faith, cultural encounters, and the evolving landscape of pilgrimage.