HRH The Crown Prince And Prime Minister Issues Circular On The Hijri New Year Holiday
According to the circular, the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the 1st of Muharram, corresponding to Thursday, 26 June 2025. Source Bahrain News Agency
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