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insuwonom to be observed by those mo wish to be
PRESENT AT FUTURE MUHAERAM PROCESSIONS
For general convenience, nnd in order to prevent the
complaints raised in previous years by the Bhia Comsiunity of
Bahrain, the following instructions are issued for all
Europeans, Americans, and other non-Moslem foreigners wishing
to be present at the Muharram procession at Manama.
2, All persons wishing to see the Muharram procession will
be allowed to do so only in the central square which is marked
in red on the attached map*
3* The Bal&daya (Municipal) office compound, where
spectators cars are to be parked, and the route to be followed
to reach the central square from the car park are also shown
in red on the attached map.
Any person using any other method of approach from the
car park to the square or any person leaving this route and
going into any side street will be liable to arrest,
4, The following routes, which will be marked by signs, are
to be followed by vehicles (1) arriving at and (2) leaving the
Baladaya office compound.
(i) Arrivalj- From the Eastern side of Manama by the road
passing between the Adviserate and the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and by Prior
Road.
(S) Departure*- By Prior Road - in a westerly direction.
Any person attempting to reach the car park by any other way
will be turned back.
5, Spectators sre forbidden to bring cameras. The cameras
of any person disregercing this instruction will be confiscated
by the Police who will not be responsible for any damage done to
them while in their possession.
6, All persons intending to be present at the procession are
enjoined to remember that unseemly behaviour in any form,
particularly laughing at or in any way making fun of the
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