Bahrainis hold congregational prayers on ruins of mosques

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It was part of peaceful activities marking the 4th anniversary of February 14, 2011, uprising in Bahrain.

The Bahraini regime has carried out demolition campaigns against more than 38 Shia mosques since 2011.

Bahraini people also took part in the third day of their ‘Dignity Strike’ campaign across the Persian Gulf monarchy, iqna.ir reported.

On Saturday, they kept marching towards LoLo (Pearl) Square in the capital, Manama, from across the country as part of their big nationwide rallies to mark the revolution.

The uprising in Bahrain began on February 14, 2011. Protesters initially called for political reforms and a constitutional monarchy. However, the demand later changed to an outright call for the ouster of the Al Khalifa family following its brutal crackdown on popular protests.

Scores of people have been killed in the crackdown and security forces have arrested hundreds including doctors and nurses. Dozens of demonstrators have also been sentenced to jail terms for attending street protests.

International human rights organizations have repeatedly criticized the Manama regime for its excessive use of force against peaceful protesters.

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