40,000 non-Muslims visited Grand Mosque last year
Al Fateh Grand Mosque received 40,000 non-Muslim visitors from 120 countries in the past year, it was revealed.
The number of visitors is increasing year-by-year, Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Centre coordinator Farahat Al Kindy told Tribune.
He said that the the number of visitors have increased dramatically since 1999, when only 2,000 visitors were welcomed.
“The increase was gradual, in 1999 we only had 2,000 visitors but as more crew ships began coming to Bahrain and as the US Navy presence got larger, we started to have a lot more visitors. “It has gradually increased year-byyear. Last year’s 40,000 visitors were one of the highest we have ever recorded.
“In 2016, we have had 35,000 visitors. We are happy to have a high number of visitors every year.”
“The tourism agents contribute a great deal to increasing the number of visitors. They coordinate with us and direct the tourists here. “The tourism authority is the one that is advising the agencies to bring more tourists here.
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