Bahrain

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…

Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites ——————————————- A group of scholars and political figures imprisoned in Bahrain has issued a statement calling on authorities to cease the security and media campaign against Shiites, IQNA reported. In…

Shia Rights Watch Condemns Rising Arrests and Revocation of Citizenship in Bahrain ———————————– A prominent human rights organization has strongly condemned what it describes as escalating systematic repression against Shia citizens in Bahrain, expressing deep concern over recent widespread arrests…

Bahrain Launches Arrest Campaign Targeting Shia Clerics Amid Security Concerns —————————————- Human rights sources report that Bahraini authorities have launched a wide-scale arrest campaign targeting several Shia clerics, raising fears of rising security tensions and further restrictions on religious freedoms.…