HH Shaikh Isa welcomed by churches across Bahrain

Manama, Dec. 24 (BNA): On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Isa bin Salman Educational Fund, was today welcomed by the National Evangelical, Sacred Heart and St. Peter’s Jacobite Syrian Orthodox churches, as well as St. Christopher’s Cathedral, to mark Christmas festivities. His Highness noted Bahrain's long history of promoting peaceful coexistence between all faiths, highlighting in particular HM King Hamad’s role in building on these efforts through the King Hamad Global Centre for Interfaith Dialogue and Peaceful Co-existence. His Highness stressed that Bahrain continues to attach great importance to fostering and promoting the principle of multiculturalism to ensure understanding and harmony among the Kingdom’s multi-faceted society. His Highness concluded by highlighting the importance of encouraging inter-faith dialogue and the values of moderation and respect amongst communities. His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowment, His Excellency Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development, Dr Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Interfaith Dialogue and Peaceful Co-existence and other members of the centre were also present.