HRH Premier issues Hijri New Year's holiday circular

Manama, Aug. 28 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister issued a circular today regarding the Hijri New Year holiday. The Kingdom's ministries, departments and official institutions will remain closed on Saturday August 31 corresponding to Muharram 1. As this day falls on a weekly holiday, it will be compensated by Sunday September 1.