MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad yesterday performed Eid Al Fitr prayers at Sakhir Palace Mosque.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, the King's sons, senior Ruling Family members, Shura Council chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh, parliament chairman Khalifa Al Dhahrani, ministers, senior officials, and senior BDF, Interior Ministry and National Guard officers also took part.

The imam delivered a sermon, praying Allah Almighty to protect Bahrain, its wise leadership and loyal people, and bless the kingdom with further progress and prosperity.

The King then exchanged greetings with worshippers, wishing the kingdom and its people a happy Eid Al Fitr.

The worshippers extended their heartfelt congratulations and good wishes to His Majesty, praying Allah to protect him and guide him on the path of success.

They also took pride in His Majesty's wise leadership and his far-sighted path to promote Bahrain's status and bolster its pivotal regional, Arab and international role.

His Majesty, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince also exchanged more greetings with leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.