Religion in Bahrain
The majority religion in Bahrain is Islam. Islam is the state religion. However, all religions are protected by the Bahraini constitution. There used to be a strong Jewish community in Bahrain but it is now much smaller. As there are a lot of foreign workers living in Bahrain there are also a small minority of Catholics, Protestants, Hindus and Buddhists.
There are both Sunni and Shia Muslims in Bahrain:
Here are some photographs of inside the Al-Fatih mosque:
Al-Fatih Mosque
The Call to Prayer
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan begins when the new moon is seen in the sky. Muslims fast during Ramadan. They fast from dawn until sunset. This means that they cannot eat or drink during the day. They also try to be the best that they can be so they try not to lie, fight, argue, etc. They also try to pray more and give alms to the poor.
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Suhur
Each morning, before dawn, Muslims have a small meal before they begin their daily fast. It is called suhur. After the meal Muslims pray. The first prayer of the day is called Fajr. People usually work shorter hours in order to spend more time with their families.
Each morning, before dawn, Muslims have a small meal before they begin their daily fast. It is called suhur. After the meal Muslims pray. The first prayer of the day is called Fajr. People usually work shorter hours in order to spend more time with their families.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children. Sometimes people get dressed up and go out for a meal with the family. There are often events on at the mosque so that families to celebrate together.
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children. Sometimes people get dressed up and go out for a meal with the family. There are often events on at the mosque so that families to celebrate together.
Eid Al-Adha
Eid Al-Adha honours the sacrifice that Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make. The meat from a sacrificed sheep is shared between relatives, neighbours and the poor. There are often events on at the mosque so that families to celebrate together.
Eid Al-Adha honours the sacrifice that Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make. The meat from a sacrificed sheep is shared between relatives, neighbours and the poor. There are often events on at the mosque so that families to celebrate together.