Bahrain has announced an offical public holiday on January 13 (Monday) to mark the Prophet's birth anniversary.

Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has issued a circular stipulating that the kingdom's ministries, authorities and institutions shall take a one-day holiday on Monday 12 Rabi'-al-Awwal 1435H corresponding to January 13, said a BNA report.