Today marks the beginning of Ramadan in Bahrain.
His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, exchanged greetings marking the advent of the holy month.
They also exchanged greetings with leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also posted his greetings on social media.
The leaders received cables from Royal Family members, chairmen of the Shura Council and Parliament, senior officials, dignitaries, diplomats, heads of societies, federations, clubs and citizens.
The moon-sighting committee earlier announced that today will be the first day of the holy month, based on the sighting of the crescent in Saudi Arabia.
Cannons will be fired daily during the month to signal the beginning and the end of the fasting period.
They will be set up at four locations – Arad Fort in Muharraq, Abu Subh beach in Duraz, Eid prayer area in Hunainiya Valley, Riffa and The Avenues-Bahrain.
The cannons will be in position from 4pm, and later fired while adhering to all safety protocols.
People can visit the four locations to witness the spectacle which will also be broadcast live on Bahrain Television.
During Ramadan, Muslims are supposed to abstain from food, drink, sex and smoking during daylight hours to cleanse their bodies and minds, bringing them closer to God. Anyone caught eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight faces arrest and prosecution – with sentences of up to a year in jail and BD100 fines.
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