Bahrain Announces 3-Day Mourning Over Death of Kuwait’s Emir; National Day Festivities Postponed

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa extended condolences over the passing away of the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday. The Royal Court, in a statement, also declared three days of official mourning and flying flags at half-mast as of today (Saturday).

All events marking the kingdom’s National Days for today and the following two days were postponed, and will resume on December 19. Therefore, all activities of the Heritage Village, the Bahrain Festival City and Muharraq Nights will be postponed until the end of the official mourning period.

The fireworks display, set to be held today at the Bahrain International Circuit marking the kingdom’s national days, was put off until Friday, December 22.

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