Bahrain News 2006

Sayedah Zaynab (a.s.) mourned in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrainis commemorated the anniversary of martyrdom of Sayedah Zaynab (a.s.), daughter of Imam Ali and Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (a.s.), and granddaughter of holy Prophet (s.w.), on Rajab 15 with due reverence.

Bahrainis, Iranians celebrate Hezbollah’s victory

TEHRAN, Iran: People of Iran like Bahrainis celebrated throughout the country the 'victory' of Hezbollah in Lebanon following the enforcement of a truce between the Zionist regime and the proud Lebanese nation, led by Hezbollah, chanting "Allaho Akbar" slogan and lighting up the sky with fireworks.

Al-Imam Al-Hadi (a.s.)’s martyrdom commemoration in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain: In connection with the martyrdom anniversary of tenth infallible imam from Ahl-ol Bait (a.s.), Al-Imam Naqi Al-Hadi (a.s.) on 3rd Rajab, big commemorative ceremonies were held in Bahrain.

Bahrain groups hail Hezbollah against Israel

MANAMA, Bahrain: Four Bahraini parties hailed the heroic operation of Lebanon's Hezbollah against Israel.

Rights groups demand compensation for abused Shias in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain: Rights advocates in Bahrain want amends for Shia activists abused during the 1990s but the government insists that the chapter is closed.

Bahraini Shias demand sufficient political rights

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain's Shia opposition that boycotted the political process for four years have now decided to take part in the next elections in a bid to achieve sufficient political rights for the community which is in majority in the tiny kingdom.

Majales, mawakeb mark aza-i-Fatimiyah in Bahrain

AL-MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrainis observed the martyrdom anniversary of Maksoor Al-Adhlaa (whose ribs were broken courtesy to oppression of Ommah), Mother of Imams (p), daughter of holy Prophet Muhammad (p), Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahra (p) on 13 Jamadi'ol Oulaa.

Sayedah Zaynab (a) paid homage in different countries on J-Aval 5

MANAMA, Bahrain: The birth anniversary of As-Siddiqah Zaynab Al-Kobra (a.s.), daughter of Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (a.s.) and granddaughter of holy Prophet Muhammad (s.v.), was celebrated reverently and respectfully in all parts of the world on Jamady'ol Aval 5.

Bahrain's INAA ends boycott, to participate in polls

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain's Shia opposition group headed by Sheikh Ali Salman said it will take part in legislative polls in October, ending a four-year boycott that left Sunnis dominating the kingdom's parliament.

Massive majales, mawakeb mark Prophet (s) martyrdom in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain: Marking the anniversary of martyrdom of Seal of Prophets and Messengers Holy Prophet Muhammad Al-Mostafa (s.w.), massive majales and processions were held across Bahrain.

Biggest procession in Bahrain history … Labbayk Ya Imam (A)

AS-SANABES, Bahrain: Bahrain witnessed biggest procession in its history on 24 February, 2006 to protest against deadly bomb blasts at the holy shrine of Al-Imamain Al-Askariyain in Samarra Iraq.An estimated 200, 000 men, women and children dressed in black mourning dresses, attended the mourning protest procession which was led by prominent clerics.

Saudis, Bahrainis commemorate Arba’in Al-Husseini

MANAMA, Bahrain: Like other countries, Arba’in Al-Husseini – the day when Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein As-Sajjad (a.s.) and other Sabaya (prisoners) Ahl-ol Beit (a.s.) returned to Karbala from Shaam along with holy heads of martyrs of Karbala - was respectfully commemorated in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in memory of great matchless sacrifices rendered by Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (a.s.),

Mourning Bahrainis march against shrine aggression

MANAMA, Bahrain: Mourning Bahrainis marched last night at various parts of the country to protest attacks on holy shrines in Samarra.

Hussaini, Zaynabi commemoration continues in Bahrain

AS-SANABES, Bahrain: Majales wa Mawakeb al-azaiyah, or the mourning sittings and gatherings continued in Bahrain in memory of Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (A) who rendered supreme sacrifice to defend Islam and Shariah some 1,400 years ago in the plain of Karbala.

Bahrainis observing unparalleled sacrifice of Imam Hussein (A)

AL-MANAMA, Bahrain: Majalis wa Mavakib Al-Azaiyah, or the mourning sittings and processions continued in Bahrain day and night to observe the greatest-ever sacrifice of Al- Imam Al-Hussein bin Ali bin Abi Talib (A).

Mourning programs continue in Bahrain

AL-MANAMA, Bahrain: Big majalis wa mawakeb al-azaa, or the Husseini mourning sittings and procession, were continued across the country since appearance of Moharram moon to pay rich homage to matchless sacrifices presented by grandson of Holy Prophet (p), Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) along with his near and dear ones some 1,400 years ago in the flaming desert of Karbala for defense of Islam and Shari’ah and protection of high human values.

Bahrain Muharram preparations … processions, majalis, exhibitions

MANAMA, Bahrain: Hundreds of thousands of Bahrainis will be taking part in a string of religious activities during the first month of Muharram which begins on Tuesday.

Sanabas holds Imam Jawwad (p) mourning ceremonies

AS-SANABAS, Bahrain: Majales wa mavakeb azaiyah, or the mourning sittings and procession, were organized in As-Sanabas like other Bahraini parts to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Muhammad Al-Jawwad (p).

Shiia Council rejects majority-, minority-based national policy

BEIRUT, Lebanon: The Higher Shiia Council of Lebanon headed by Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan, has rejected any suggestion that national policy and decision-making be based on "the principles of majority and minority."

Bahrain forms council to stop rift-creating attempts

AL-MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahraini King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifah has issued a royal decree to form a high council for Islamic affairs to stop any attempt to create differences between Bahrainis with all their Islamic sects.

Bahrainis mourn Imam Sadeq (p) with replica coffins, tears, latam

AL-MANAMA, Bahrain: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of founder of Al-Mazhab Al-Ja’fary Al-Imam Ja’far As-Sadeq (p) on Shawal 25, big mavakeb and majales azaiyah, or the mourning processions and gatherings were held across Bahrain.

Bahrain Shia Council: Family law must be approved by Najaf marjaiya

MANAMA, Bahrain: Head of Shiite Muslim Council of Ulema in Bahrain has warned that violence could erupt in the Gulf Arab country if a proposed family law "meant to please the United States" was passed by the authorities.

Bahrainis protest against proposed family legislation

MANAMA, Bahrain: Shia leaders in Bahrain began a series of demonstrations on Wednesday in an effort to block the passage in parliament of a proposed new family law which they say is un- Islamic.

Bahrain: Commemoration of Nasser-e-Rasol (p)’s martyrdom day

MANAMA, Bahrain: Hundreds of thousands of Bahraini men, women and children joined Islamic world in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Ameir `ol Mo’menin, or the Master of Believers and Nasser-i-Rasol, or the helper of Prophet Muhammad Al-Mostafa (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) Al-Imam Ali Al-Mortadha (peace be upon him).

Bahraini opposition fixes on registering as political

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain’s two opposition groups have decided to register as political associations despite the introduction of a new law they say restricts their activities.

Bahrainis mark b-day of Imam-ol Asr (p), prayers offered

MANAMA, Bahrain: Mauled Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (p), the 12th infallible descendant of Chief of Prophets Muhammad bin Abdullah (p), on 15 of Shaban was celebrated with due respect and enthusiasm across Bahrain.

Bahrain repeals boycott of Israeli goods

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain’s high-ranking official said Manama has revoked its economic boycott of Israel to comply with its free trade agreement with Washington.

Bahrainis mark b-days of Abtaal-i-Kerbala

MANAMA, Bahrain: Birth anniversaries of Abtaal-i-Kerbala or the heroes of Kerbala that fall on Sha’ban 3, 4 and 5 were reverently observed in Bahrain.

Saudis, Bahrainis pay homage to Batla-e-Karbala (A)

AL-QATEEF/ AL-MANAMA: Like other global parts, Zekra Istash’had, or the martyrdom anniversary of Sayedah Zayneb (p), daughter of Master of Believers Al-Imam Ali Al-Mortadha (p) was commemorated across Bahrain and oil-rich Mo’mineen-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.  

Bahrain: Festivals say Imam Javvad (a) teachings condemn terrorism

MANAMA, Bahrain: Anniversary of Birth of ninth infallible imam from the progeny of holy Prophet (s.w.), Al-Imam Muhammad Taqii Al-Javvad (a.s.), was reverently and devotedly celebrated in Bahrain like other countries.

Bahrainis mourn holy Prophet (p)’s tenth infallible descendant

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrainis observed anniversary of martyrdom of holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (p)’s tenth infallible successor Al-Imam Ali Al-Hadi (p) on Rajab 3 with holding big mourning gatherings.

Bahrainis mourn Sayyidah Omm`ol Banin (a)

MANAMA, Bahrain: Throngs of mourning devotees participated in the mourning gatherings and processions that were held to commemorate the Death Anniversary of Sayyidah Omm`ol Banin Al-Arba’ah (peace be upon her) in Bahrain.

Majalis and mawakeb as Bahrainis remember Omm Al-Hasanain (p)

MANAMA, Bahrain: Anniversary of Martyrdom of Bed’atur Rasul, or the part of holy Prophet Sayyedah Fatimah AZ-Zahraa Al-Mazlumah (peace be upon them), was marked in Bahrain like other countries with majalis wa mawakeb al-azaiyah, or the mourning sittings and processions and tears.

Bahrainis stage third demo to press for reform

MANAMA, Bahrain: In a show of support to opposition demands for constitutional reforms, thousands of Bahrainis marched south of Manama giving the elected parliament more teeth in the third such demonstration in as many months.

Bahrain plans Supreme Islamic Council formation

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain is to form a council aimed at focusing on common principles that link Islamic schools of thought, strengthen peaceful co-existence and unite the kingdom's scholars and intellectuals on objectives for the sake of developing the Islamic movement.

Bahrainis flay terror in Iraq-Pak, urge Arab clerics for clear stance

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain’s Ar-Resalah Al-Islamiah Association, in a meeting on 28 May Saturday, expressed deep concern over silence of Grand Muslim Scholars and Clerics on slaughter of innocent Mo’mineen (believers) at mosques, husseiniyaat and shrines in Pakistan and Iraq including continuing bloodshed on Iraqi soil and the latest attack on a mausoleum of Bari Imam in Islamabad.

Tributes paid to holy Prophet (p)’s 11th successor in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrainis celebrated the Anniversary of Birth of Ar-Rasul Al-Adham Prophet Muhammad b. Abdullah (p)’s eleventh infallible successor and twelfth Imam Aba Salih Al-Mehdi (p)’s father Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (p) with due respect and zeal on 10 Rabi`ol Aakher.

Sheikh Salman says anti-terror law curbs freedom

MANAMA, Bahrain: The Chairman of the Islamic National Accord Society Sheikh Ali Salman has said the country’s “nationalist forces totally reject the proposed anti-terror law” which the government hurriedly referred to the parliament for approval.

Bahrain's INAA vows to shun polls

MANAMA, Bahrain: A Bahraini opposition group said it would boycott parliamentary elections due next year unless its demands for constitutional reforms were met.

Europe think tank urges Bahrain govt to address grievances of Shias

MANAMA, Bahrain: As a Brussels-based think tank warned Bahrain could slide into violence owing to discrimination against its own citizens, thousands of Bahrainis on Friday took to the streets backing opposition demands for wider powers for the elected parliament.

Sheikh Qassim says unity of Muslims 'key to progress'

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain’s Clergymen Council chairman Sheikh Isa Qassim said unity would bring success just as division is bringing the downfall of the Muslim world.

Bahrainis protest Iraq terrorism, deplore international silence

MANAMA, Bahrain: Three significant political and cultural parties in Bahrain have condemned terrorism in neighboring Iraq.

Bahrainis perform Hussaini rituals to mourn Chief of Prophet (s)

MANAMA, Bahrain: Mourning programs in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Ar-Rasoul Al-Adham Prophet Muhammad (S) were held across Bahrain with hundreds of thousands extending condolence to Ahl-ol Bayt (A) marking the sad occasion.

Zeynabi march draws large number of women

AS-SANABAS, Bahrain: A Zeynabi procession was held on April 1 marking Arbaeeniyato Sayed-osh Shohada (A.S.) paying rich homage to holy Prophet (S.W.)’s granddaughter Sayedah Zeynab Aqeela-tol Hashmiyeen Al-Hawraa (A.S.) who was equal partner in Husseini revolution.

Bahrainis observe Arbaeen, condole the Awaited Imam (p)

AL-MANAMA, Bahrain: Big mourning gatherings marking the occasion of Arbaeen Al-Husseini, or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Sebt An-Nabi Al-Akram (p) Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) were witnessed across Bahrain.

Bahraini Shias vow to fight for sufficient political rights

MANAMA, Bahrain: A Bahraini opposition group has vowed to press ahead with its campaign for amending the constitution to give Bahrain's majority Shia community sufficient political rights despite threats of prosecution from the authorities after a protest by thousands of people last week.  

Bahrain warns to crackdown against opposition

MANAMA, Bahrain: The government of Bahrain has issued a warning it will take indefinite measures against the Gulf state's main Shia opposition group after it organized a mass demonstration breaking a government ban.

Tears, majalis as Bahrain observes Imam Hasan (p) martyrdom

MANAMA, Bahrain: Martyrdom Anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hasan bin Ali Al-Mojtaba (peace be upon them) was marked in Bahrain on Safar 7 with due solemnity and reverence.

Bahrainis condole 12th Imam (p) on martyrdom of Imam Sajjad (p)

Manama protests to Tehran over Supreme Leader photos

Azaa of Bany Assad commemorated in Bahrain

Photographic report on Husseini programs in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain: Grand Husseini mourning programs – majales and mawakeb al-azaa - are in continuation across Bahrain with hundreds of thousands of devotees offering their deep condolences to the holy Prophet (p) and his holy family (p) on the gruesome tragedy of Karbala.

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