'File 32/10 (4/18) Muharram Processions'

Title:

'File 32/10 (4/18) Muharram Processions'

Creator:

Author: Adviser to the Government of Bahrain

Date:

1939/1944

Description:

Abstract: This file contains correspondence related to Muharram processions performed by the Shia community in Bahrain. Much of the correspondence relates to the logistics of the processions including details of their routes.In particular, the correspondence discusses the desire of foreigners resident in Bahrain to observe the processions and the complications that this caused. In this context, the file contains a copy of 'Instructions to be observed by those who wish to be present at future Muharram processions' written by Charles Belgrave, Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (ff 17-18). Also enclosed is a map of central Manama marking the area where Muharram processions occurred (folio 2).The file also contains an account written by Belgrave of disturbances that occurred during the Muharram processions of 1942 (ff 28-34).Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 45; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 3-39; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.

Language:

English

Type:

Archival file

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Religious festivals

Rights:

غير معروف

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000000241.0x0000f6_ar
81055/vdc_100000000241.0x0000f6_en
IOR/R/15/2/819
IOR/R/15/2/819

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