Since its construction in 1983, the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz has been a milestone in Bahrain's modern history, as it was the most important platform for the most important religious and national discourse throughout several stages.

Residents of Diraz expressed their rejection of the Ministry of Justice's attempt to nominate a preacher for the Imam Sadiq Mosque in Diraz (the largest Shiite mosque in Bahrain), demanding "to lift their grip from this religious rite.”

Bahraini Shia spiritual leader Ayatollah Isa Qassim denounced ban on Friday prayers at Imam Sadiq Mosque in Diraz.

Largest Shia Friday prayers ritual halted today for fourth consecutive week, after authorities denied Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour entry to Diraz.

Reports say at least 50 people were arrested during their attempt to perform prayers at a mosque in Diraz.

Senior Bahrain clerics say "detention of Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour is blatant targeting of Friday ritual and religious discourse.”