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Notes by Lewis Pelly on ceremonies of sun and fire worship [‎54v] (14/26)

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The record is made up of 14 folios. It was created in c 1865. It was written in English. The original is part of the 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. .

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Brief notes written by Lewis Pelly, recording the lack of evidence of any practice of ceremonies based on sun or fire worship but highlighting some of the peoples in the region of Al Yamama [Al Yamāmah] who have names relating to the moon and stars.

Enclosed with the notes is a report (folios 50-61) regarding the Selaib [Sebaih] tribe (of Qatif) and containing details of how the tribe got their name; how they commemorate festivals; their lack of ritual in relation to the burial of the dead; and their religious faith and beliefs.

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Notes by Lewis Pelly on ceremonies of sun and fire worship [‎54v] (14/26), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/59, ff 48-61, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023442185.0x00006f> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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