Bahrain earns world record for multi-faith worship density
Recognition highlights kingdom’s long-standing promotion of religious coexistence, tolerance and freedom of worship across communities
MANAMA, Bahrain (MNTV) — Bahrain has received a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing it as the country with the highest density of places of worship for different religions, underscoring the kingdom’s long-standing emphasis on religious coexistence and cultural diversity.
The certificate was presented to Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa by Transportation and Telecommunications Minister and King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance board chairman Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa during a meeting in Manama.
According to Bahraini officials, the recognition reflects the kingdom’s reputation for promoting religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among followers of different faiths and sects.
King Hamad said Bahrain continues to work toward strengthening dialogue, coexistence and mutual understanding between different cultures and civilizations while promoting values of peace and respect among communities of diverse beliefs.
During the meeting, the king was also briefed on initiatives being prepared by the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, including the launch of the first King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance.
He directed authorities to further highlight the “Coexistence Path” in Manama, which includes churches, mosques, temples and other places of worship located close to one another, as a symbol of Bahrain’s commitment to religious and cultural pluralism.
The king described the Guinness recognition as an achievement reflecting Bahrain’s civilizational identity and its policy of guaranteeing freedom of worship and protection for all religions.
He also praised the role of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance in promoting interfaith understanding and supporting initiatives related to religious harmony.
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