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Daily Tribune
06-06-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Tech Elevates Tradition
TDT | Manama As Bahrain readies for Eid Al Adha, preparations across the Kingdom's mosques reflect a growing blend of tradition and technology. Modern sound systems have been installed in key prayer halls, ensuring that the sacred chants of the season are heard clearly and uniformly during one of Islam's holiest gatherings. The Sunni Endowments Council, under the leadership of Shaikh Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed bin Ftais Al Hajri, announced that all arrangements for Eid prayers have been finalised in coordination with relevant authorities. The efforts are aimed at creating a spiritually uplifting and logistically seamless experience for worshippers across all governorates. Assigned work teams have spent recent days cleaning courtyards, readying interior spaces, and deploying organisational staff to prayer locations. In particular, attention has been given to enhancing the main prayer halls and ensuring that each site is fully equipped for high turnout.
Daily Tribune
31-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
17 open-air sites ready for Eid Al Adha prayers
Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, has announced that Eid Al Adha prayers will be held at official mosques and designated open air prayer areas under the Directorate's supervision on Friday June 6, at 5:00 a.m., in observance of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). A dedicated committee formed by Dr. Shaikh Al Hajeri identified the main prayer sites, including those designated for expatriate communities in selected schools across the Kingdom. The committee confirmed the locations and closures as follows: East Hidd 1. Prayer Area in East Hidd (Hayy Al Julaiah); Closures include Al Noor Prayer Area (Kooheji), Fatima bint Fahad Al Musallam Mosque, Ahmed Abdullah Al Khaja Mosque, and Mohammed bin Mohammed Ahmadi Mosque. 2. Prayer Area in Hidd (Block 111); Closure of Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park Mosque. Diyar Al Muharraq 3. Prayer Area in Diyar Al Muharraq (southern parking area at Souq Al Baraha); Souq Al Baraha Mosque to be closed. Muharraq 4. Prayer Area in Muharraq (near Muharraq Cemetery); Closures include Hamad bin Ali Kanoo Mosque, Al Ghawy Mosque, Dhabiya bint Rashid Mosque in Busaiteen, and Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Mahmeed Mosque in Dohat Arad. Busaiteen 5. Prayer Area in Busaiteen (Sahil Al Sayah); Closure of Ummahat Al Mu'mineen Mosque (near Muharraq Municipality). Salmaniya 6. Prayer Area in Salmaniya; No surrounding mosques will be closed. Northern Riffa 7. Prayer Area in Northern Riffa (near Al Estiqlal Walkway); Closures include Abu Al Fateh Mosque and Al Rahim Mosque. Eastern Riffa 8. Prayer Area in Eastern Riffa (Riffa Fort); Closures include Al Qal'ah Mosque, Shaikha Lulwa bint Faris Al Khalifa Mosque, Shaikh Salman Mosque (Riffa Market), and Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Ghatam Mosque. Hajiyat 9. Prayer Area in Hajiyat (Road 2930, Block 929); Closure of Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa Mosque. 10. Prayer Area in Hajiyat (Mega Mart parking area, Road 3918, Block 939); No surrounding mosques will be closed. Askar 11. Prayer Area in Askar (Heritage Village); No surrounding mosques will be closed. Zallaq 12. Prayer Area in Zallaq (Tamkeen Youth Centre Square); No surrounding mosques will be closed. Hamad Town 13. Prayer Area in Hamad Town (Roundabout 17, opposite Hamad Kanoo Health Centre); Closures include Zainal Mosque, Musab bin Umair Mosque, Isa Mohammed Ali Mosque, and Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan Mosque. 14. Prayer Area in Hamad Town (Youth Centre at Roundabout 2); Closures include Hamad Town Mosque and Ramla bint Abi Sufyan Mosque. Budaiya 15. Prayer Area in Budaiya (Eid Prayer Area); Closure of Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Mousa Mosque. Salman City 16. Prayer Area in Salman City (northern shore square, Road 8101, Block 581); Closures include Mohammed Abdullah Bahloul and his wife Fatima Al Khaja Mosque, and Salman City Kabinah Mosques (Nos. 1 and 3) New Ramli Housing 17. Prayer Area in New Ramli Housing; Closure of Moza bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi Mosque. The Directorate said all sites are fully prepared with carpets, electronic and electrical equipment, sound systems, water, and other necessities. Inspection teams from the maintenance and engineering departments have worked to ensure worshippers' comfort.
Daily Tribune
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Sunni Endowments Council Inspects Eid Prayer Grounds Preparations
As part of reviving the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by holding Eid prayers in designated prayer grounds, Sheikh Dr. Rashid Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, conducted a field visit to inspect the preparations for Eid Al-Fitr prayer sites across the Kingdom. These prayer grounds will be opened in all governorates to welcome worshippers for the blessed occasion. On this occasion, Dr. Al Hajeri emphasized the government's commitment to equipping mosques and open-air prayer grounds with the necessary facilities, ensuring a comfortable and spiritually enriching environment for worshippers. He highlighted that these efforts align with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Dr. Al Hajeri stated that these inspection visits ensure the full readiness of Eid prayer grounds, allowing worshippers to perform their prayers with ease. During his tour, he reviewed the ongoing preparations, including the installation of carpets, audio and electronic equipment, the safety of electrical connections, and the implementation of an entry and exit plan to ensure a smooth flow of worshippers and prevent overcrowding. He further noted that the main Eid prayer sites have a total capacity of approximately 85,000 worshippers, distributed across 18 main outdoor prayer areas covering 52,000 square meters in various governorates. Additionally, 14 dedicated prayer sites will accommodate Muslim expatriate communities, with a total capacity of 18,000 worshippers. Mosques will also remain open for Eid prayers. In conclusion, Dr. Al Hajeri expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and supporting entities that contributed to preparing the Eid prayer sites. These include the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Information, General Sports Authority, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Electricity and Water Authority, King Hamad Hospital, Bahrain Defence Force, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Works, government hospitals, various associations, and community outreach centers. Their collective efforts have played a key role in ensuring the success of the Eid prayer initiative.
Bahrain News Gazette
26-03-2025
- General
- Bahrain News Gazette
Sunni Endowments Directorate Announces Eid Al Fitr Prayer Locations Across Bahrain
Manama: Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, has announced the designated locations for Eid Al Fitr prayers, which will take place at both official mosques and open-air prayer areas under the Directorate's supervision. The prayers are scheduled for the morning of Eid, corresponding to the first of Shawwal 1446 AH, at 5:50 a.m., in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH). According to Bahrain News Agency, the Directorate has confirmed its preparedness to welcome worshippers across all governorates of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Specific prayer areas have been prepared and allocated, with a committee led by Dr. Shaikh Al Hajeri identifying the main sites, including those designated for expatriate communities in schools throughout the Kingdom. The committee has detailed the locations and any closures as follows: 1. East Hidd (Hayy Al Julaiah): Al Noor Prayer Area (Kooheji), Fatima bint Fahad Al Musallam Mosque, and Ahmed Abdullah Al Khaja Mosque will be closed. 2. Hidd (Block 111): No surrounding mosques will be closed. 3. Muharraq (near Muharraq Cemetery): Hamad bin Ali Kanoo Mosque, Al Ghawy Mosque, and Dhabiya bint Rashid Mosque will be closed. 4. Busaiteen (Sahil Al Sayah): Ummahat Al Mu'mineen Mosque (near Muharraq Municipality) will be closed. 5. Arad (Arad Fort Square): No surrounding mosques will be closed. 6. Diyar Al Muharraq (southern parking area at Souq Al Baraha): Souq Al Baraha Mosque will be closed. 7. Salmaniya: No surrounding mosques will be closed. 8. Northern Riffa (near Al Estiqlal Walkway): Abu Al Fateh Mosque will be closed. 9. Eastern Riffa (Riffa Fort): Al Qal'ah Mosque, Shaikha Lulwa bint Faris Al Khalifa Mosque, Shaikh Salman Mosque (Riffa Market), and Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Ghatam Mosque will be closed. 10. Hajiyat (Road 2930, Block 929): Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa Mosque will be closed. 11. Hajiyat (Mega Mart parking area, Road 3918, Block 939): No surrounding mosques will be closed. 12. Askar (Heritage Village): No surrounding mosques will be closed. 13. Zallaq (Tamkeen Youth Centre Square): No surrounding mosques will be closed. 14. Hamad Town (Roundabout 17, opposite Hamad Kanoo Health Centre): Musab bin Umair Mosque, Isa Mohammed Ali Mosque, and Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan Mosque will be closed. 15. Hamad Town (Youth Centre at Roundabout 2): Hamad Town Mosque, Ramla bint Abi Sufyan Mosque, and Umm Salama Mosque will be closed. 16. Budaiya (Eid Prayer Area): Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Mousa Mosque will be closed. 17. Salman City (northern shore square, Road 8101, Block 581): Mohammed Abdullah Bahloul and his wife Fatima Al Khaja Mosque, and Salman City Kabinah Mosques (Nos. 1 and 3) will be closed. 18. New Ramli Housing: Moza bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi Mosque will be closed.
Daily Tribune
26-03-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Main sites across Kingdom ready for Eid Al Fitr prayers
Eid Al Fitr prayers will be held at official mosques and designated open-air prayer areas under the Directorate's supervision on the morning of Eid, corresponding to the first of Shawwal 1446 AH, at 5:50 a.m., in observance of the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH). This was announced by Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council. The Directorate confirmed its readiness to receive worshippers across all governorates of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with prayer areas prepared and allocated accordingly. A dedicated committee formed by Dr. Shaikh Al Hajeri identified the main prayer sites, including those designated for expatriate communities in schools across the Kingdom. The committee confirmed the locations and closures as follows: 1. Prayer Area in East Hidd (Hayy Al Julaiah); Closures include Al Noor Prayer Area (Kooheji), Fatima bint Fahad Al Musallam Mosque, and Ahmed Abdullah Al Khaja Mosque. 2. Prayer Area in Hidd (Block 111); No surrounding mosques will be closed. 3. Prayer Area in Muharraq (near Muharraq Cemetery); Closures include Hamad bin Ali Kanoo Mosque, Al Ghawy Mosque, and Dhabiya bint Rashid Mosque. 4. Prayer Area in Busaiteen (Sahil Al Sayah); Closure of Ummahat Al Mu'mineen Mosque (near Muharraq Municipality). 5. Prayer Area in Arad (Arad Fort Square); No surrounding mosques will be closed. 6. Prayer Area in Diyar Al Muharraq (southern parking area at Souq Al Baraha); Souq Al Baraha Mosque to be closed. 7. Prayer Area in Salmaniya; No surrounding mosques will be closed. 8. Prayer Area in Northern Riffa (near Al Estiqlal Walkway).
