The Friday preacher at Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Bahrain's Diraz, west of the capital Manama, Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, urged Bahrainis, as the Month of Ramadan approaches, to "take care of those in need among their relatives and neighbors" and to "be economical in food consumption" and "not to overindulge in food," also emphasizing the "urgent need to resolve the prisoners' issue."

The Bahraini regime's latest escalatory move in 2023 took the form of the arrest of Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, the imam of the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz. This arrest evoked memories of the most intense escalation phase, marked by the arrest of Sheikh Ali Salman, the revocation of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship, and the closure of Al-Wefaq headquarters.

Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) asserts the right guaranteed to all citizens in Bahrain for freedom of opinion and expression, calling on the government of Bahrain to adhere to the international laws and treaties it has ratified.

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.

The security authorities summoned Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, preacher of Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz, for investigation on Monday (May 22, 2023).

Preacher of Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz, Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, called on people to stop saying that "religion and religious people have nothing to do with political and economic reform.

Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour stressed in a speech on the need to adhere to justice and fairness in managing the affairs of the country and its people, by caring for and preserving people's rights, creating equal opportunities for all and rejecting all forms of discrimination.

Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, preacher of Diraz Mosque, said that the suspicions surrounding the fairness of scholarship distribution will remain unless the names of those who receive them, their scores and specialties are released.

Senior Shia clerics in Bahrain called to stop all religious events in obsequies and other religious sites until the end of the coming week to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Bahrain's top Shiite clerics described in a statement the decision to �overrule the death sentences� of those accused of plotting to assassinate the army chief as �a welcomed and praised step.�

Ironically, Bahraini authorities condemn Israelis for banning Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, while they continue to impose a siege on the village of Diraz, preventing worshipers from performing Friday Prayers.

Senior Bahraini clerics stressed that they continue to demand constitutional guarantees that protect family law, an issue not yet made available.

Bahrain�s Ministry of Interior claimed that it did not prevent performing Friday prayer in Diraz, after the religious leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim condemned the prevention of Imam of the mosque and worshipers from reaching the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque.

The Bahraini authorities have banned performing prayers in the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque, the largest mosque in Diraz, amid escalation of the security attack against Shia.

Imams of Shia Mosques said Friday Prayers will be held at Diraz's Imam Sadiq Mosque despite crackdown practiced by authorities.

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

Sheikh Saeed al-Asfour and religious vocal reciter Abdul Jabar al-Dirazi, were detained by authorities on Wednesday.

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

Bahraini authorities released Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, Imam of largest Friday prayer, after he was arrested on Sunday.

Local Al-Watan newspaper, linked to royal court, published inflammatory article against prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour.