Bahrain’s commitment to religious harmony and coexistence highlighted during World Interfaith Harmony Week
February 2, 2025 02 Feb 2025 Manama, Feb. 2 (BNA): Officials and community leaders affirmed Bahrain’s longstanding values of harmony, coexistence, and peace, embedded in the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which promotes openness, tolerance, and social cohesion. Speaking to Bahrain News Agency (BNA) on the occasion of World Interfaith Harmony Week, observed in the first week of February, they underscored Bahrain’s exemplary model of religious freedom, where all faiths can practise their rituals freely in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. They noted that Bahrain’s participation in this global observance reflects its commitment to religious diversity, pluralism, and tolerance. Hala Ramzi, a Shura Council member, commended Bahrain’s role in religious freedom, noting that initiatives such as the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence reinforce the Kingdom’s efforts to fostering a culture of peace and rejecting hatred. She noted that interfaith dialogue is essential to achieving global security and stability. Ebrahim Dawood Nono, President of the ...