His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, has issued a circular regarding the public holiday on the anniversary of Ashura, according to an official statement.
On the occasion of Ashoora anniversary for the year 1434H, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s governmental ministries, directorates and institutions shall go on a public holiday on Saturday and Sunday corresponding to the 24th and 25th of November 2012.
And whereas Saturday is part of the weekly public holiday, it will be offset with a recess on Monday the 26h of November 2012.