Manama, Dec. 20. (BNA) – Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, son of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, attended Al Zallaq’s celebrations of the Kingdom’s National Days on December 16 and 17, marking the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Bahrain as an Arab and Muslim country in 1783 by its founder Ahmed Al-Fateh, the 42nd Anniversary of joining the UN as a full member and the 14th Anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne.

Upon arrival, Shaikh Mohammed was welcomed by the Southern Governor Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa and MP Abdulla Khalaf Al DOssary.

During the event, Muftah Juma’a Al-Dossary delivered a statement on behalf of Al Zallaq citizens in which he extended sincere congratulations to the wise leadership, and welcomed HRH Crown Prince’s son’s patronage of the event.

Poet Ahmed Juma’a Al Ka’abi read a poem in which he expressed love for the nation and its wise leadership.

Then, Shaikh Mohammed participated in Al Arda show.

On the occasion, HRH Crown Prince’s son extended sincere congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier and the Bahraini people on National Days, praised the patriotic feelings of the audience.

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BNA 1944 GMT 2013/12/20