The Public Prosecution detained each of Sheikh Ali Al-Jufairi, Imam of Al-Zahraa mosque Sheikh Ali Hmaidan, director Yaser Nasser and a number of activists, including Sayed Hameed Adnan, Al-Wasat newspaper reported.

Court decided to adjourn case of Tawiya Society president, Sheikh Baqir al-Hawaj, and vice president who are accused of fundraising without permit.

Bahraini authorities summoned on Monday (August 1, 2016) clerics, reciters and politicians for interrogation within a wide campaign launched against the Shia sect since over a month.