Gudaibiya:His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the reopening ceremony of the Ahmed Al Fateh Mosque in Gudaibiya, following its reconstruction. The event was held under the directives of His Majesty and supervised by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA).
According to Bahrain News Agency, the ceremony was also attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Upon his arrival, His Majesty was received by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the SCIA. His Majesty performed the customary prayer and toured the main prayer hall, other halls, and facilities of the mosque.
His Majesty visited the grave of Shaikh Ahmed Al Fateh, who passed away in 1209 AH (1795 AD). He was briefed on the mosque's new construction, which includes two integrated floors covering 1,304 square meters, accommodating over 1,000 worshippers. Shaikh Adnan bin Abdullah Al Qattan, a preacher at the Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Centre, offered prayers in memory of Shaikh Ahmed Al Fateh, honoring his contributions to Bahrain.
His Majesty expressed pleasure at the mosque's reopening, describing it as a beacon of knowledge and culture. He emphasized pride in the founding figures of the nation and commended the mosque's architectural features. His Majesty highlighted the mosque's role in promoting the values of Islamic culture and fostering dialogue among diverse cultures. He thanked the SCIA and the Council for Islamic Waqf Affairs for their efforts and reiterated Bahrain's commitment to the values of Islam, including fraternity, peace, and coexistence.