Bahrain Continues Ban on Friday Prayers in Diraz for 52nd Consecutive Week

Bahrain Continues Ban on Friday Prayers in Diraz for 52nd Consecutive Week
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Bahraini authorities have continued to block Friday prayers at Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz for the 52nd consecutive week, according to local media reports on Saturday. Security forces reportedly tightened restrictions around the town on October 3, deploying heavily armed units and military vehicles amid concerns over possible protests against the ongoing ban.

Demonstrations were reported in several areas across Bahrain, with participants condemning what they described as sectarian discrimination and restrictions on religious freedom. Protesters also called for the release of political detainees and an end to the government’s security-driven approach. The ban, imposed since October 2024, has drawn criticism from local and international rights groups, who describe it as a violation of freedom of worship and religious expression.