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Daily Tribune
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's Islamic Council Condemns Gaza Starvation Tactics and Calls for Ceasefire
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs held its 29th regular session of the fifth term today, Tuesday, chaired by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Council's Chairman. At the start of the meeting, the Council praised the unwavering royal support for mosques and Islamic endowments across Bahrain. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has continuously cared for the construction, maintenance, and allocation of land for mosques and endowments in every city and village. The Council also appreciated the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for its continued efforts in this regard. The Council emphasized that this support reflects Bahrain's deep belief in the mosque's vital role in Muslim life, as a place to promote values and reinforce social unity. It also commended the generosity of Bahraini philanthropists, who actively contribute to endowment projects and mosque development. The Council reviewed updates on its plans to enhance mosque services, encourage charitable endowments (waqf), and support ongoing mosque construction projects. Members reiterated that endowments are among the most rewarding charitable acts, benefiting society through continuous good deeds and social solidarity. On regional developments, the Council strongly condemned Israel's ongoing violations against holy sites and international laws, and its policies that endanger security and peace. It denounced the starvation tactics targeting the people of Gaza, which have claimed the lives of many innocent civilians, including the elderly, women, and children. The Council called for an urgent and responsible international stance to protect civilians, ensure the rapid flow of humanitarian aid, lift the blockade on Gaza, and implement an immediate ceasefire. It also welcomed the efforts of Saudi Arabia to secure international recognition for an independent Palestinian state, affirming that the Palestinian cause remains central to the hearts of all Muslims. In addition, the Council reviewed the conclusion of the sixth session of the 'Tafsir Councils' program, led by Dr. Khalid bin Saad Al-Mutrafi, former professor of Quranic studies at Qassim University. The sessions, held at the Ahmed Al-Fateh Islamic Center from June 27 to 30, brought together over 290 participants, including Quran teachers and students of Islamic studies. Over the course of six sessions, 227 lessons were recorded, covering interpretations from Al-Fatiha to Al-Ma'idah, which have been uploaded to the Quran Teachers Institute's YouTube channel. The Council expressed deep appreciation for this effort and prayed for the successful completion of the program to cover the entire Quran. The session concluded with the review of correspondence and requests, with the necessary actions taken.
Daily Tribune
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Awareness amid regional tensions
TDT | Manama The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) has urged Bahraini citizens to remain vigilant and act with a strong sense of responsibility amid the current regional tensions. In a statement issued yesterday, the Council underscored the importance of national unity and social stability, encouraging thoughtful conduct and a collective commitment to safeguarding public order. It warned against being drawn into rumours or calls that incite division.
Bahrain News Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
SCIA President Meets with Egyptian Ambassador to Discuss Bilateral Ties
Manama: Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), recently received Reham Abdelhamid Khalil, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom of Bahrain, to discuss the robust bilateral relations between their nations. According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed emphasized the enduring and strong ties between Bahrain and Egypt. He highlighted the commitment of both countries, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to enhance cooperation across various sectors. The Egyptian Ambassador, Reham Abdelhamid Khalil, praised the solid relationship between Bahrain and Egypt, with particular emphasis on religious and cultural collaboration. During the meeting, the Ambassador presented a gift from Dr. Osama Al Azhari, the Minister of Endowments of Egypt. The gift, a collection of religious and scholarly publ ications issued by the Ministry, was in recognition of the strong intellectual and spiritual connections shared by the two countries.
Bahrain News Gazette
30-03-2025
- General
- Bahrain News Gazette
Eid Al Fitr on Sunday in Bahrain
Manama: Bahrain will celebrate the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Sunday, corresponding to March 30, 2025, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) announced. According to Bahrain News Agency, the moon-sighting panel, which comprised scholars Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al Qattan, Dr. Shaikh Fareed Yacoub Al Miftah, Dr. Shaikh Ibrahim Al Muraikhi, and Shaikh Rashid bin Hassan Al Buainain, convened on Saturday evening, the 29th of Ramadhan, 1446 AH, corresponding to March 29, 2025, to receive reports and testimonies regarding the sighting of the Shawwal moon. The SCIA extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as the Royal Family, the people of Bahrain, and the Islamic world on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
Khaleej Times
30-03-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Fitr 2025: These countries have announced March 30 as first day of festivities
Muslims around the world are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Since Islamic months can be either 29 or 30 days long, the end of Ramadan depends on the Moon sighting. In the UAE, the moon was spotted on Saturday, meaning Ramadan would have lasted 29 days, and Eid would be celebrated on Sunday. Residents were in for a well-deserved four-day break to enjoy the festivities. Countries around the world were also on the lookout for the Shawwal crescen t, and those that spotted it on Saturday have already declared Sunday, March 30, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Here are all the countries that have confirmed Sunday as the first day of the Islamic festival so far: UAE The UAE's Moon sighting committee declared March 30 as Eid Al Fitr after the Shawwal crescent was spotted on the evening of March 29. This means that UAE residents will get a four-day break to celebrate the Islamic festival, in the first long weekend of 2025. This aligns with the official UAE holiday calendar which had said that the Eid Al Fitr holiday would be from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3. This year, an official announcement added that Sunday March 30 (Ramadan 30) will also be a paid holiday. Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia had announced on March 29 that Eid Al Fitr will fall on March 30 in the Kingdom after the spotting of the Shawwal crescent. The country has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors, according to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Bahrain Bahrain's Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) announced that the country will be celebrating the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Sunday, corresponding to March 30, 2025. The following countries will also be celebrating on Sunday, March 30, after the Shawwal crescent was spotted in their skies.
