Bahrain National Day

Bahrain National Day

December 16Bahrain is a small (260 square miles in area) country of islands in the Persian Gulf. After being a British protectorate for more than 100 years, Bahrain became independent in 1971. National Day is a legal holiday observed on December 16 with fireworks, laser shows, and acrobatic and magic performances.
CONTACTS:
Ministry of Information
P.O. Box 253
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
973-17871111; fax: 973-17682777
www.info.gov.bh/en