Patriotic fervour gripped the country as celebrations began to mark Bahrain’s 53rd National Day today.
The kingdom is also marking the establishment of the modern Bahraini state as an Arab and Muslim country founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783, the anniversary of its full membership in the UN and the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad’s accession to the throne.
His Majesty will patronise a ceremony today at Sakhir Palace which will serve as a platform for him to express his pride in the nation’s advancements and his aspirations for Bahrain’s future. He will give a speech at the ceremony.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, will attend the event, underscoring the leadership’s commitment to national unity.
His Majesty received cables of congratulations from leaders of Arab, Islamic and friendly states on the occasion.
His Majesty, HRH Prince Salman and Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King and Supreme Council for Women president, exchanged greetings on the occasion.
The leaders were also greeted by ministers, senior state officials, defence officers, dignitaries and citizens.
Landmarks, ministries and malls are lit up in the red and white colours of the Bahraini flag.
A rich programme of diverse activities has been lined up to celebrate the milestones.
Fireworks lit up the sky over Seef District last night, with a stunning display above Water Garden City, in addition to mesmerising traditional shows and performances by the popular Police Music Band.
This evening, a fireworks display promises to dazzle onlookers at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir at 7pm, alongside the Wen W Bkm Festival taking place until tomorrow.
The Bahrain Post issued two commemorative stamps marking National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne.
The stamps reflect pride in the kingdom’s glorious history as well as its cultural and civilisational identity. They also mark Bahrain’s comprehensive development achievements under the leadership of His Majesty and the support of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The stamps, priced at one and a half Bahraini dinars for a first-day cover and BD5 for a sheet of five sets, will be available at the Postal Museum and all branches of Bahrain Post.
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