The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), led by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, held its 26th regular session of its fifth term yesterday.
The council commended the continuous support of His Majesty King Hamad to Bahraini pilgrims, and the services provided by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to facilitate their pilgrimage.
SCIA urged Bahraini pilgrims to fully comply with the regulations of the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah and Bahrain’s Haj missions to ensure their well-being and that of others.
The council commended the efforts of Saudi Arabia, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in serving the Two Holy Mosques, pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors by ensuring their safety, health and ease of worship.
The council reviewed the 2024 annual report of the Quran Teachers Institute, covering strategic goals, human and financial resources, student affairs, academic processes and support services.
It also discussed outcomes from the fourth session of the Tafsir Councils Programme, held at the Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Centre in April, with more than 300 participants. The sessions were led by Shaikh Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Ahmed Al Shanqeeti, a specialist in Quranic studies.
The council also reviewed progress on several construction and reconstruction projects, including Al Fateh Grand Mosque in Manama and its adjacent cemetery wall, funded by the council; Al Tawbah Mosque in Busaiteen; Abu Ubaidah Bin Al Jarrah Mosque in Qalali; Al Harith Bin Malik Mosque in Sanad; as well as new mosques in Salman City and East Riffa, all funded by philanthropists.
It further followed up on technical, engineering, and administrative developments concerning additional mosque projects overseen by the council, such as the restoration and reconstruction of Shaikh Qasim Al Mahzaa Mosque in Manama, the Karzakan Mosque, Ben Huwail Mosque in East Riffa, a mosque and events hall in Hidd, and two new mosques in Hamad Town and the East Hidd housing project, also funded by donors.
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