Bahrain today celebrates the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
Bahrain’s leadership last night exchanged greetings with leaders of the GCC, Arab, Islamic and friendly countries.
His Majesty King Hamad held a telephone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and exchanged greetings marking Eid Al Fitr, wishing the two countries and their people many happy returns of the occasion.
In another phone call, His Majesty exchanged Eid greetings with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
His Majesty received a cable of congratulations from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Eid Al Fitr. HRH Prince Salman wished the King abundant health and happiness and Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity under his leadership, and the Arab and Islamic nations many happy returns.
The King sent a cable of thanks to HRH Prince Salman, congratulating him on this occasion and wishing him abundant health and happiness.
His Majesty and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister received cables of congratulations from senior members of the Royal Family, Parliament Speaker, Shura Council chairman, ministers, senior officials, dignitaries, MPs, Shura council members, municipal council members, governors, diplomats, Bahrain’s ambassadors abroad, heads of diplomatic missions, heads of sport associations and clubs and citizens.
They wished further progress and prosperity to Bahrain, Arab and Islamic nations.
Bahrain’s moon-sighting panel, which met last night, announced today as the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
It made the announcement after no one came forward to testify in Bahrain and the crescent moon had been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
The kingdom’s hospitality sector is hoping for a big business boost during the Eid holidays, with hotels witnessing a rise in bookings from GCC residents, as well as Bahrainis who are opting for staycations instead of travelling abroad.
Tens of thousands of people are also expected to travel into the kingdom through King Fahad Causeway for the holiday.
Patrols will be out in force to ensure a smooth flow of the expected increased traffic during the holiday, traffic authorities said earlier, as reported by the GDN.
Road users have been urged to follow rules and co-operate with officers who will be present to regulate traffic and maintain public safety.
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