Bahrain

New Restrictions on Arbaeen Ceremonies in Bahrain Raise Concerns Over Shia Religious Expression ————————————- New regulations issued in Bahrain regarding mourning ceremonies ahead of the Arbaeen commemoration of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) have sparked concerns among members of…

Mourning Councils Held in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to Commemorate Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him) ————————————————- Mourning gatherings continue to be held at the residence of Ayatollah Sayyed Ahmed al-Shirazi, son of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi,…

56 Bahraini Political Prisoners Released After Over Decade in Detention, Welcomed by Supporters ——————————— Dozens of Bahraini human rights advocates and political activists have been released after spending more than 10 years in prison under the country’s ruling authorities. The…

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…