Sakhir Palace: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA); Shaikh Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council; and Yusuf bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Jaafari Endowments Council, at Sakhir Palace. The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the religious leaders extended greetings to His Majesty the King on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadhan, expressing wishes for prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain under His Majesty's leadership.
His Majesty the King welcomed the leaders and exchanged Ramadhan greetings, expressing hopes for blessings upon the Kingdom and prosperity across the Arab and Islamic nations.
His Majesty the King praised the SCIA for its role in promoting Islam's values of moderation, tolerance, and compassion. He highlighted its efforts in fostering interfaith and intercultural dialogue aimed at peace and cooperation.
His Majesty the King also acknowledged the efforts of the Endowments Councils in overseeing places of worship, training religious leaders, and promoting messages of unity and national cohesion.