British Embassy Bahrain Marks Remembrance Sunday 2026
by: BTM - Mon, 09 Nov 2026
The British Embassy in Bahrain marked Remembrance Sunday with a service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Embassy in Manama on 8 November.
Held annually, the service honoured the memory of servicemen and women, as well as civilians from those nations and communities who have lost their lives in conflicts, past and present. It was also an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by generations affected by war and conflict.
The service was hosted by the Chargé d’Affaires ad Interim of the United Kingdom, Simon Martin. Schoolchildren and youth organisations, faith leaders, diplomats, Bahraini officials, service personnel and members of the diplomatic and expatriate communities joined the service, with representatives laying wreaths in remembrance. The service was led by Reverend John Chitham of St Christopher’s Cathedral.
A two-minute silence was observed as attendees paused to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The service concluded with a traditional lament played by a piper.
Speaking ahead of the service, Simon Martin said:
“Remembrance Sunday is an important moment for us to pause and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of all those who have lost their lives in conflict. We remember servicemen and women, but also the countless civilians whose lives have been lost or forever changed by war. At a time when conflict continues to affect so many around the world, Remembrance reminds us that peace should never be taken for granted and of our shared responsibility to preserve it.”
Lieutenant Colonel Simon Cole, Defence Attaché at the British Embassy in Bahrain said:
“Today, we remember generations of servicemen and women who served their countries, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For those of us serving today, Remembrance has a deeply personal significance. It connects us with those who served before us, reminds us of the human cost of conflict, and of our responsibility to honour their legacy. We are proud to mark Remembrance here in Bahrain alongside our friends and partners from Bahrain and from many countries represented here. Coming together in this way reflects the deep and enduring relationship between our two countries and our shared commitment to peace and security.”
More than a century after the end of the First World War, people around the world continue to come together in remembrance of those who lost their lives in conflict. Remembrance provides an opportunity to honour those who served, remember all those affected by war, and reflect on our shared hope for a peaceful future.
Remembrance Sunday, observed on the Sunday closest to 11 November, brings communities together to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, civilians and all those affected by conflict.
Many of those attending the service wore the red poppy, a symbol of remembrance, gratitude and hope for a more peaceful future.
As in previous years, the British Embassy supported the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal and Remembrance campaign, helping to ensure that the service and sacrifice of those who served, and those who lost their lives in conflict, continue to be remembered by future generations.
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