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Two-day Ashoora holiday in BahrainBahrain's ministries, directorates and public institutions will stay closed on September 19 and 20 marking the Ashoora anniversary. His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain's Pri More… |
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Security stepped up for Ashoora in BahrainSecurity has been stepped up in the Manama suq to ensure the safety of tens of thousands of people taking part in Ashoora processions and other activities over the next eight days. New screening equipment is being deployed, while armed police More… |
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Ashoora food parcels to be distributed to needy in BahrainUp to 10,000 food parcels will be collected from ma’tams (community centres) and food stalls in Manama during a forthcoming religious festival. Volunteers have been trained by the Capital Trustees Board and Authority to collect donations More… |
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Food parcels drive to help the needy in BahrainA new scheme to collect leftovers from ma'atams and food stalls during Ashoora and distribute it to the needy was launched last night in Bahrain. A group of volunteers has been authorised by the Manama Municipality and Manama More… |
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Police foil road blockade plans in BahrainPrompt action by security forces yesterday prevented major road blockades as thugs went on a rampage in several parts of Bahrain. Police were out in force in Daih, Sanabis, Jidhafs and along the Budaiya Highway after hundreds of v More… |
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Bahrain to fulfill Ashoora meat demandBahrain's main meat importer has pledged there will be enough supplies in the market to cover the forthcoming religious events of Ashoora. The Bahrain Livestock Company (BLC) has 9,000 live sheep in stock and is also importing More… |
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Leaders vow smooth Ashoora processionsAuthorities and community leaders in Bahrain have teamed up to make sure that the two main days of the Ashoora religious festival pass smoothly later this week. Religious processions have been taking place across Bahrain in recent days as More… |
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Bahrain announces Ashoora holidaysBahrain government has announced that all ministries and governmental bodies will close on December 5 and 6 for Ashoora. His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has issued a circular in this regard, said More… |
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Bahrain bourse to close Dec 15-19The Bahrain Stock Exchange will be closed December 15-19 to mark Bahrain's national day and the Ashoura holiday, it said on its website. Trading will resume on Monday Dec. 20, it said. – Reuters More… |
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Massive crowds for Ashura processionsMore than 160,000 people gathered in old Manama on Saturday night to mark the eve of the death anniversary of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed. Processions to commemorate the event have been organised in Bahrain for centuri More… |
