Bahrain

Education in Bahrain Becomes Focus of Political, Rights Debate Over Shia Discrimination Claims ——————————————— Education in Bahrain has become a sensitive political and human rights issue, with international rights organizations accusing authorities of discrimination affecting Shia citizens in schooling, scholarships,…

Trial of Prominent Shia Scholars Begins at Bahrain’s High Criminal Court ————————– Bahrain has begun the trial of a group of prominent Shia scholars after their cases were referred to the country’s High Criminal Court. The proceedings include clerics who…

Al-Saken Hussainiya in Bahrain Hosts Muharram Commemorations Honoring Imam Hussein ——————————- The Al-Saken Hussainiya in Bahrain, one of the religious centers affiliated with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hussaini Shirazi, has hosted mourning ceremonies marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of…

Bahraini Citizens Reported Barred from Arbaeen Pilgrimage Amid New Travel Restrictions ———————————- Restrictions on religious travel in Bahrain have sparked criticism from opposition groups and human rights advocates, as thousands of citizens are reportedly being prevented from traveling for the…

Al-Khalifa Regime Imposes Restrictions on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies in Bahrain ——————————- Bahraini authorities have prevented the holding of Husseini mourning rituals in parts of the country, al-Wefaq reported citing local sources. According to this report, the Al Khalifa regime continues…

Shia Mourners Raise Husseini Flags in Bahrain’s Al-Diraz Despite Restrictions ———————————————– Shia mourners in Bahrain’s Al-Diraz area raised black flags of mourning for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as Muharram began, despite reported restrictions on public displays of Ashura…

Cries of “Labbayk Ya Hussein” Echo in Manama as Hussaini Processions Prepare Across Bahrain Despite Strict Restrictions ——————————————– As the days of mourning for the Master of Martyrs approach, streets and neighborhoods across Bahrain are preparing to hold Muharram mourning…

Mourning Ceremony Held in Saudi Arabia’s Qatif on Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir ———————- A mourning ceremony was held in Saudi Arabia’s Qatif region to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, peace be upon him. The event…

Bahraini Shias Arrested for Attending Ceremony Marking Imam Jawad Martyrdom Anniversary ———————————– Bahraini security forces have arrested several Shia Muslims following a mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jawad (AS), according to reports from the Bahrain Detainee Affairs…

Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses ———————————- Bahrain is witnessing a notable escalation in security measures, coinciding with a series of arrests, summonses, and house raids targeting citizens, including religious, social, and youth figures. Human…