Manama, April 1 / BNA /: The Crescent Authority announced that Saturday, April 2, will be the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan in Bahrain, based on the sighting of the crescent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The committee, which included Sheikh Adnan bin Abdullah Al-Qattan, Dr. Farid bin Yaqoub Al-Muftah, Dr. Ibrahim bin Rashid Al-Muraikhi, and Sheikh Rashid bin Hassan Al-Buainain, met this evening in the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. The commission’s headquarters said it had not received any statements.
On this occasion, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs extended its congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, members of the royal family, and the people of Bahrain. As well as the Arab and Islamic nations, wishing them all the best.
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