Manama, Bahrain: Diyar Al Muharraq, one of the leading urban developers in the Kingdom of Bahrain, officially inaugurated the Aysha Al Rasheed Mosque in Hai Al Sherooq on Tuesday, the 20th of March 2018, in the presence of the Chairman of the Sunni Waqf Directorate, Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed Al Hajeri. The auspicious occasion was also attended by the relatives of the benefactor of the Aysha Al Rasheed Mosque, headed by Mr. Samir Yacoub Al-Nafisi, and the Chairman of Diyar Al Muharraq, Mr. Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat, along with other prominent public figures and Hai Al Sherooq’s residents.

The inauguration ceremony commenced after the Isha prayer with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech delivered by Dr. Rashid Al Hajeri in which he congratulated the residents of Hai Al Sherooq, and Diyar Al Muharraq as a whole, on the opening of the new mosque. In his speech, Dr. Rashid stressed on the importance of mosques shaping the values of each member of society, and he concluded by thanking all the contributors who worked on and donated to the Project, specially mentioning the Al Rasheed and Al Nafisi families for their good deeds and for supporting the sponsorship of the construction of the mosque.

On this occasion, Mr. Samir Yacoub Al-Nafisi expressed his immense pleasure in witnessing the completion of the construction of the Mosque and its inauguration. Elaborating on the inauguration, the Chairman of Diyar Al Muharraq, Mr. Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat said: “On behalf of Diyar Al Muharraq, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Hai Al Sherooq’s residents for the official opening of the Aysha Al Rasheed Mosque. We are honored to have been a part of the manifestation of this holy place, which would not have been possible without the generous donation of Mrs. Aysha Abdulla Al Rasheed, as we believe this to be a felicitous initiative. The establishment of the myriad mosques within Diyar Al Muharraq reflects our keenness to consolidate the virtuous values of the people of Bahrain, as we work hand in hand with the Sunni Waqf Directorate to further strengthen the foundations that preserve the principles of Islam. In addition, the number of mosques and the grandeur of each of them also highlight our willingness to wholly partake in any such religious initiatives, such as the construction of more of these spiritual monuments within our master-planned development. Through such endeavours, we at Diyar Al Muharraq continue in our efforts to create a modern and integrated city that will cater to the needs of its visitors and residents alike”.

The Aysha Al Rasheed Mosque occupies a total area of 739 square meters and is designed to accommodate more than 160 worshipers. The mosque has a dedicated prayer hall for women and a multi-purpose men's majlis that is suitable for hosting various community events.

Diyar Al Muharraq is a unique master planned city for the people of Bahrain offering range of housing options and quality lifestyle. Diyar Al Muharraq offers a cohesive mix of residential and commercial properties with a strong line up of projects aimed at creating a long term and sophisticated township.

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Diyar Al Muharraq is one of the most visionary and progressive urban developments in the Kingdom of Bahrain; an all comprehensive, fully integrated modern city best described as a complete society incorporating a strong line-up of projects which include a vast variety of residential and commercial properties, ideal for both personal and investment purposes. Aimed at creating a long term and sustainable township, Diyar Al Muharraq is located on the northern shores of Muharraq and comprises of 7 islands with a total of 10 square kilometers of reclaimed land. Upon completion, Diyar Al Muharraq will encompass over 40 kilometers of waterfront with sandy beaches, and all the elements of a vibrant community ranging extensively from fully equipped educational facilities and schools, medical centres, recreation facilities, shopping malls, expansive parklands, hotels and marinas. Diyar Al Muharraq is to be a first of its kind development, one that aims to offers its occupants a safe haven for the ideal life.

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