Google is once again marking Bahrain’s National Day with a doodle.
The special red-and-white logo on the search engine’s homepage also sports a Bahraini flag.
A Google doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on the company’s homepages intended to commemorate holidays, events, achievements and historical figures.
Bahrain’s National Day has previously featured as a Google doodle in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
In explaining the doodle, Google said that the kingdom had gained independence in 1971 and several economic reforms were launched “that helped Bahrain become known as the pearl of the Gulf”.
“While the largest festivities take place in the capital, Manama, the spirit of National Day sweeps across Bahrain,” it added.
“From lively parades to dazzling laser shows and bustling street markets, the nation comes alive with celebration.
“Streets and buildings are decorated with flowers, lights and the red-and-white national flag – just like in today’s artwork. Bahrainis also mark the event with numerous cultural displays including art, language and musical performances like Fjiri, which commemorates the nation’s pearling legacy.”
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