With a name meaning 'Two Seas' it is little wonder that Bahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands in the Gulf, defines itself in relation to the water that surrounds its shallow shores.
Festivals are the time of joy and celebration. People get together with their friends and family to enjoy the festivities and jubilations. Bahrain is an Islamic country with many Islamic festivals as well as national events dotting the whole year.
The educational system in the kingdom of Bahrain follows a ladder of nine years of basic education which includes both the primary and intermediate stages and three years of secondary education in its various track.