I read this and thought to share it

http://www.alpharubicon.com/prepinfo/shemaghgvi.htm

Being Arab and Muslim , I wanted to comment on the "white shemagh" point he mentioned. Actually the white headgear is usually not called shemagh to begin with . And it has nothing to do with pilgrimage to Mecca. It seems he has consfused the shemagh with "Ihram" which made of two white pieces of cloth a Muslim pilgrim wraps himself in during pilgrimage ( reminds the Muslim of simpler life and distancing onself from life luxuries).

Here is a photo of "Ihram" which is not a shemagh.

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/zurije...dy-for-hajj.jpg

Anyone who knows the author or the Rubicon website owner can please convey the comment. Thanks.