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Preparations in full swing for National day

Manama : Southern Governor, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, yesterday affirmed the Governorate’s readiness to celebrate HM the King’s Accession Day Anniversary and the National Day.

Events include Ardha shows in Riffa on December 15, Zallaq on December 18, and in Askar, Jau and Al-Dour villages on December 18, with the participation of the local citizens.

The governor also revealed the launch of a poetry competition on loyalty and love to the nation, noting that cash prizes have been earmarked for the winners. A gallery for historical pictures will also be held in the Southern Governorate. 

Shaikh Khalifa stressed the need for involving children in the national festivities to instil the values of patriotism in them, adding that the details of the governorate’s celebrations will be available on its social media accounts.

The governor appreciated and voiced pride in the efforts exerted by the Southern Municipality’s Director-General, Assim Abdullatif, to beautify the governorate’s towns and villages.