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King performs Friday prayer

TDT | Manama

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday performed Friday prayer at the Al-Sakhir Palace mosque along with Royal Family members signalling further easing and gradual reopening of mosques. “This blessed day has brought joy and happiness to the hearts of citizens and residents by returning to prayer in the mosques of Bahrain, coinciding also with the end of the commemoration ceremony of the Ashoora,” HM the King said, wishing the success of the annual ritual.

“May Allah the Almighty protect our country, Muslim countries, and the whole world from the evil of epidemics, diseases and illnesses, for He is the All-Hearer and one who answers supplication,” said HM the King. HM, the King and the other worshippers listened to the Friday sermon during which the Khateeb praised Allah the Almighty for blessing the Kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal and devout people with security, safety, stability and prosperity, led by HM the King.

HM, the King expressed praise to Allah Almighty for the blessing of health and wellness and the success in performing prayers in mosques. King Hamad also thanked authorities for their full compliance and adherence to preventive measures set by the National Taskforce for Combating COVID-19.