Representatives Council Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam praised the sound approach adopted by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which turned Bahrain into a beacon for respecting religious sects and pluralism, free exercise of beliefs and rituals.
He highlighted Bahrain’s long standing and rich record of religious freedom, commitment to lofty humanitarian values and cohesive society marked by tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The Speaker praised HM the King’s care and support for the commemoration of religious efforts, hailing the role and follow up of the government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He commended the efforts of the Ministry of Interior, led by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, to protect religious rituals and maintain security and law and safeguard the orderly commemoration of the Ashoora.
The Speaker highlighted the role of competent institutions in promoting national and inclusive religious discourse, praising all competent authorities and effective community partnership for their commitment to noble valuesm the spirit of closely-knit Bahraini society as well as the state of law and institutions.
Source: Bahrain News Agency