Salam for Democracy and Human Rights released a report on the trial of the religious financial rights of the Shiite citizens of Bahrain.

Prominent religious institutions representing Sunnis and Shiites in UK issued a joint statement in which they condemned Bahrain’s targeting of religious leader Ayatollah sheikh Isa Qassim, calling on “the authorities to reverse their repressive measure that will exacerbate sectarian tensions.”

Lawyer Abdullah Al-Shamlawi said charges raised against Bahrain's Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim are contrary to Bahraini constitution.

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court presided over by judge Abdullah Al-Ashraf postponed the trial of Sheikh Isa Qassim and two others to August 14 to re-notify them about the new date for the next court session.

Public Prosecution charged Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim with list of accusations related to his religious duty of Khums (alms).

The Bahraini opposition called for a rally in front of the Saudi Embassy in London, to denounce the trial of Bahrain’s Shiite spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.

Protesters in Diraz called for turning off lights in all areas of Bahrain on Wednesday night, and launching “Allah Akbar” slogans in denouncing the trial of Sheikh Issa Qassem.

High Criminal Court set Wednesday as date for first hearing in Bahraini Shia spiritual leaders Sheikh Ia Qassim’s trial.