41.   The pilgrims are due to travel by bus from Gaza via the Rafah border checkpoint, to reach Port Said.

42.   The pilgrims were relieved of their belongings, including money, clothing and food they meant to eat on the trip.

43.   The pilgrims were mainly from the northern Punjab.

44.   No Iranian pilgrims were among those killed in a stampede Monday in Mecca, Tehran radio said Tuesday.

45.   Pilgrims are to head Tuesday to Mount Arafat, where the prophet Mohammad gave his last sermon.

46.   Sabri said Monday that Iranian pilgrims would soon be able to fly directly from Tehran to Baghdad, the official Iranian news agency reported.

47.   The airbridge which began a week ago was to end on Wednesday, but it was extended because there were still pilgrims to be transported, the official said.