We protect religious freedom for all nationalities in Bahrain: HRH Prince Salman

TDT | Manama                                                 

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, emphasised that the Kingdom of Bahrain is committed to protecting religious freedom and strengthening intercultural communication between different cultures.

HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he visited yesterday the Muljimal, Kewalram, Thaker, and Kavalani families to mark the festival of Diwali. His Royal Highness affirmed that the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, have made Bahrain a symbol of pluralism and coexistence, which strengthened its position as a haven for peace and harmony.

He noted that the Kingdom’s celebration of Diwali, along with many other occasions, shows its commitment to preserving diversity in Bahraini society. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister commended the longstanding relationships established by these families in Bahraini society, as well as their contributions to the Kingdom.

He affirmed that Bahrainis’ tolerance and respect have enhanced the Kingdom’s openness to cultural and religious diversity across the country. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), also visited a number of families on this occasion and conveyed the greetings of HRH Prince Salman to the Bhatia, Vaidya, Nair, and Asarpota families.

HRH Prince Salman and HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman were accompanied by several senior officials. The families expressed their gratitude for HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s and HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman’s visits and wished the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people continued progress and development.