Eid calm shows trust in Bahrain security despite regional tensions

TDT | Manama

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Eid Al Fitr in the Kingdom of Bahrain has been marked by calm and public trust.

Shura Council members said the holiday mood has shown faith in the Kingdom’s defence, security services and state bodies.

This comes despite the strain caused by the Iranian attacks.

Dr Jehad Al Fadhel, Second Deputy Chair of the Shura Council, said the way people had marked Eid showed deep trust in Bahrain’s ability to keep people safe.

She said the leadership had dealt with the attacks wisely, putting the safety of citizens and residents first.

Prayer

The lawmaker said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s public Eid prayer, along with his field visits with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had given people a clear sense that matters were in hand.

“This field presence gives people a feeling of reassurance and confirms that matters are under control, and that life in Bahrain is, praise be to God, moving forward,” she said.

Dr Al Fadhel also said the flow of messages from state bodies through Bahrain TV and the National Communication Centre had cut down rumours and kept people aware of what was going on.

She added that work to keep food supplies and health services in place had added to the sense of calm.

Obedience

The legislator said people’s obedience to public guidance and their co-operation with the security services showed the closeness of Bahraini society in hard times.

“The cohesion and steadfastness of the Bahraini community in these exceptional circumstances is not new; it is an extension of the nature of the Bahraini society and its authentic values,” she said. “We are living in a state of conscious reassurance, with a sense of security and stability.”

Redha Munfaridi, Head of Shura Council’s Youth Committee, also spoke of the readiness of Bahrain’s public bodies during the Eid period.

He said this year’s holiday had come at a time when the need for safety was especially clear.

Readiness

The lawmaker said the armed forces, security services and other state bodies had shown a high level of readiness, adding that Bahraini staff had proved able to deal with hard tests with skill and discipline.

Munfaridi said the calm seen on Bahrain’s streets, the smooth movement of people and the visible presence of the relevant agencies pointed to joined-up planning and close work across institutions.

He linked that to a leadership vision that puts human safety and stability first, and said Bahrain had shown how to handle pressure and keep public life running even as the region faces strain.

Safety

He said Eid should be judged not by celebration alone, but by the settled feeling of safety people carry through it.

“Bahrain constitutes a role model in managing challenges and organizing events, even in light of regional and international challenges,” he said. “Eid is not measured only by celebration, but by the deep-rooted feeling of security.”