2024 in Bahrain

Nowadays, 2024 in Bahrain is a topic that arouses the interest of many people around the world. Over time, 2024 in Bahrain has acquired great relevance in various fields, from politics to science, including culture and society in general. Its impact has been so significant that it has generated debates, controversies and deep reflections among experts and ordinary citizens alike. In this article, we will analyze the role that 2024 in Bahrain currently plays and explore its implications in different contexts.

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Events in the year 2024 in Bahrain.

Incumbents

Photo	Post	Name
	King of Bahrain	Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
	Prime Minister of Bahrain	Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Events

• 11–25 January – 2024 Asian Men's Handball Championship^[1]
• 12 June – Several people are injured and 25 shops are destroyed in a fire in Manama Souq.^[2]
• 4 September – King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issues pardons to 457 prisoners on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his accession as monarch.^[3]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Bahrain

Source:^[4]

• 1 January - New Year's Day
• 10–12 April – Eid al-Fitr
• 1 May - Labour Day
• 16–18 June – Eid al-Adha
• 7 July – Islamic New Year
• 16–17 July – Ashura
• 15 September – The Prophet's Birthday
• 16–17 December - National day

Deaths

• 3 February – Abdullah Al-Saadawi, 76, actor, director, and playwright.^[5]

References

1. ^ "Bahrain and Kuwait Secure Hosting Rights for Prestigious Asian Handball Championships". Asia Handball. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
2. ^ "25 shops destroyed by major fire in old Manama market, several injured". Gulf News. 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
3. ^ "Bahrain's king pardons over 450 inmates. Many may be political prisoners, activist says". Associated Press. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
4. ^ "Bahrain Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
5. ^ "وفاة الفنان البحريني عبد الله السعداوي عن 76 عاماً". صحيفة الخليج (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-02-03.

External links

• Online calendar