A blueprint map showing central Manama. An area of the map is shaded in yellow to signify an area that was deemed out of bounds for foreigners in Bahrain wishing to observe Muharram processions. The map accompanied letter No. DO 406/6 (folio 14).
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 ...