Bahrain’s religious freedom and tolerance praised

The Embassy of Bahrain to the United Kingdom held its fourth annual celebration marking the International Day for Tolerance, under the patronage of Ambassador Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa.

On the occasion, Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Rehman Chishti, said the UK should take advantage of the rich experience of Bahrain in the field of inter-religious tolerance.He pointed out that one of the things that surprised him was the historical depth of the presence of these religions in Bahrain and their beautiful mixture.

For his part, Shaikh Fawaz pointed out that Bahrain has been a source of tolerance and a model of coexistence over the centuries. The celebration, held by the Embassy in London for the fourth year in a row, highlights Bahrain’s culture of coexistence between civilizations and religions.