Justice Ministry to hold online Ramadan events

Justice Ministry to hold online Ramadan events Manama, Apr. 22 (BNA): Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, has extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, on the holy month of Ramadan. The minister also congratulated the Bahraini people, as well as the Arab and Islamic nations on the same occasion. The Justice Minister praised HM the King’s endorsement of the decision to re-open the Al-Fateh Mosque for the Friday prayers, in the presence of the Imam and a limited number of worshippers to broadcast the sermon through the official audio-visual media outlets and enable listeners and viewers to benefit from them. Shaikh Khalid bin Ali also hailed HM the King’s approval of the decision to open the Al-Fateh Mosque for the Isah (evening), Taraweeh and Al-Qiyam prayers, taking into consideration the measures adopted by the competent authorities to prevent and curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The minister affirmed the need for commitment to the decisions of the Government Executive Committee, led by HRH the Crown Prince, and the recommendations of the National Taskforce for Combating Coronaviurs to protect the health and safety of everyone during the holy month of Ramadan. The minister said that the Justice Ministry would hold a series of events during the holy month remotely, as part of the kingdom’s efforts to combat COVID-19. He added that a number of preachers from the Religious Affairs Directorate will deliver religious programmes on social media networks. The same directorate has also issued the Ramadan timings application on the Ministry’s website, www.islam.gov.bh, he said. He also said that within the ongoing cooperation between the Justice Ministry and the Information Affairs Ministry, two programmes, namely “Becoming a Muslim” and “Ramadan Insights”, will be broadcast on Bahrain 55 Channel, and two other programmes will presented on Holy Quran Radio Station. Shaikh Khalid bin Ali also asserted that the Justice Ministry will broadcast the two TV programmes, as well as cover its events on social media, as part of its efforts to enhance its role on social media networks. In a related context, he said that the Zakat and Charity Fund had donated BD300,000 to the “Feena Khair” campaign, launched recently to support efforts to combat COVID-19, led by HRH the Crown Prince, and in line with the directives of HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Board of Trustees Chairman of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Regarding its in-kind contributions to the “Feena Khair” campaign, the minister said that BD 175,000, from Zakat (Alms giving) account have been distributed to its beneficiaries in accordance with the religious guidelines. In this regard, he said that the Zakat and Charity Fund had distributed zakat amounts to 999 families, 650 food baskets to others and 100 baskets to families registered with the Supreme Council for Women. He added that 550 baskets have been distributed in coordination with the voluntary team of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, food coupons have been distributed to 35 families registered with the Zakat and Charity Fund, and Eid gifts have been granted to 119 children with chronic diseases and special needs from low-income families.