National Day of Bahrain |16 Dec 2023| Celebrations|

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Bahrain National Day is celebrated on 16 and 17 December

Bahrain declared its independence from the British on 15 August 1971, but it does not celebrate that date. Instead, it celebrates 16 December as National Day, to coincide with the day that late emir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa ascended to the throne. So, Bahrain has been independent for 52 years as of 2023.

It is a public holiday when schools and virtually all businesses are closed. Bahrain National Day is celebrated to commemorate the day when Bahrain acquired independence after a long era of British rule. The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain comprises a beautiful archipelago of 50 natural islands and 33 artificial ones. Together with several other Arabian Gulf territories, the island was a British Protectorate in the 1960s. According to the Protectorate Treaty, the British would offer protection to Bahrain in the event of attacks by sea. The agreement effectively allowed Britain indirect but near-absolute control over the island nation. In 1971, Bahrain acquired independence after a long era of British rule. It would be the beginning of a prosperous and peaceful chapter for Bahrain — a success story scripted for and by Bahrainis.
Naturally, it’s a day that’s very close to every Bahraini’s heart. Bahrain National Day is celebrated with fireworks, shows, and a range of cultural events