Heya Beya

One of the highlights of my year. 
Gorgeous little kidlets all dressed up in traditional outfits to celebrate Heya Beya. A historic tradition celebrated every year. Children prepare for the event days ahead bl planting wheat, malt or other seeds in a basket made of palm tree leaves, watering the plants daily until they grow. They then release the plants into the sea as they sing traditional songs as part of the ritual which heralds the imminent return of Haj pilgrims from Saudi. It also teaches children about the concept of sacrifice, which is a them of Eidd. As they cast off the plants they have tended to.
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Corona Virus Update
Bahrain recorded 78 new cases, 0 fatalities and 73 recoveries today

India’s excess Covid-19 deaths up to 4.9m 
India has reported a decline in daily infections from a May peak, with yesterday’s 30,093 new cases making up its lowest daily count in four months.
Just over 8 per cent of eligible adult Indians have received both vaccine doses