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to Mecca, this being the largest number of pilgrims from Bahrain for many years. Several large
parties of pilgrims did the journey by air, including one of the Shia Qadis and several members of
the Ruling Family.

The total number of passengers who landed in Bahrain was 29,438 of whom 1626 arrived by
air, 2,840 by steamers and 24,972 by native craft, dhows and launches. Over 600 Persian divers
indebted to Bahrain nakhudas were allowed to come to Bahrain during the diving season.

During the year 32 persons acquired Bahrain Nationality, 37 persons were arrested for attempt­
ing to enter Bahrain unlawfully and ten nakhudas were prosecuted for smuggling people into the
country.
Year. Passport Number of registered
Revenue. entries.
Rs.
1356 1,600
1357 7,700
1358 10.143 12,500
1359 14,000 14.475
1360 14,500 11.550
1361 10,122 13.743
1362 8,800 10,600
1363 13,800 21,000
1364 19.950 24,900
1365 I9.836 29.438