Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa commended the government’s efforts, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in supporting the commemoration of Ashoora. His Majesty praised the government’s commitment to ensuring the success of this significant religious occasion by providing the necessary preparations and facilities. HM the King noted that Ashoora, with its unique character and spiritual significance, will remain the foremost expressions of the religious freedoms and sectarian diversity that have long characterised the Kingdom of Bahrain.
HM the King commended the dedicated and integrated efforts of government bodies across various sectors, each within its respective responsibilities, in observing Ashoora. His Majesty praised the provision of all security and community services, and the support and oversight provided to ensure religious rituals could be observed freely and with ease.
His Majesty also praised the contributions of all institutions and individuals involved, particularly the Ministry of Interior, the Islamic Endowments Affairs Council, religious scholars, Maatam leaders, supervisory committees, and volunteer field teams. HM the King expressed his appreciation for the awareness and sense of national responsibility shown throughout the commemoration, and thanked all those involved for their close follow-up and the efficient, smooth organisation.
His Majesty said that this year’s Ashoora commemoration was distinguished by the highest levels of order and organisation, reflecting Bahrain’s openness as an inclusive society where peace and coexistence prevail in a world where coexistence and cooperation have become essential for the benefit of all.
HM the King affirmed that Bahrain will continue, through its civilised model and strong national resolve, to serve as a humanitarian reference point in the practice of religious freedoms and respect for diversity, while remaining a centre that upholds the values of Islam and its noble principles. His Majesty added that the Kingdom will continue to be an oasis of security and stability, a beacon of peace, and a homeland of coexistence, tolerance and security for all its citizens and everyone who lives on its land.
