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

Content

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).

Extent and format

1 file (45 folios)

It is grouped into

Map of Central Manama

2 images

Ref: IOR/R/15/2/819, f 2

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

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 The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. 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.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/2/819

Former external reference(s)

Confidential Files: 32/10 File no: 4/18

History of this record

Date(s)

6 Mar 1939-14 Dec 1944 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Religious festivals

People & organisations

Adviser to the Government of Bahrain

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