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Bahrain’s Ashura Model Praised Abroad

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s model of religious tolerance during Ashura received praise at a regional parliamentary session this week in Cairo, with Member of Parliament Dr. Hisham Ahmed Al-Asheeri commending the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their support of the annual commemorations.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Legislative, Legal and Human Rights Affairs Committee of the Arab Parliament in Cairo, Dr. Al-Asheeri said the royal directives to ensure the safety and dignity of Ashura rituals reflected Bahrain’s values of coexistence and mutual respect.

“The annual support from official, security, and service agencies ensures that religious rituals are held in a safe and organised environment,” he said, calling it a reflection of Bahrain’s “civilised approach” rooted in His Majesty’s comprehensive reform project.

He noted that such efforts not only uphold religious freedoms but also strengthen national unity by respecting sectarian and cultural diversity.

The meeting in Cairo formed part of the Arab Parliament’s general session.

Recommendations

Dr. Al-Asheeri and other members reviewed progress on prior recommendations and discussed regional legal proposals, including a draft law on illegal immigration and a preliminary Arab parliamentary vision for consumer protection.

The MP said the discussions were taking place amid rapid global challenges, with the committee working to address them from both legal and humanitarian perspectives. Dr. Al-Asheeri also reviewed resolutions issued during the 34th Arab Summit, held in Iraq last month, as part of the committee’s broader legislative agenda.