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Coordinates: 26°13′2″N 50°30′15″E / 26.21722°N 50.50417°E / 26.21722; 50.50417
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'''Abu Saiba''' is a village located in the northern part of [[Bahrain]], west of the capital city [[Manama]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bahrain youths protest against Formula One|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2012/Apr-01/168802-bahrain-youths-protest-against-formula-one.ashx#axzz2FJSWoYb2|accessdate=17 December 2012|newspaper=Daily Star|date=1 April 2012}}</ref> It is surrounded by [[Shakhoora]] village to the south and Hajar village to the east.
'''Abu Saiba''' is a [[Village]] located in the [[Northern Governorate]] of [[Bahrain]], situated on Al-Budaiya Highway, 8 kilometers west of the capital city, [[Manama]]. It is surrounded by the villages of [[Shakhoora]] to the south, [[Al Hajar, Bahrain|Al Hajar]] to the east, and [[Muqaba]] to the west.


==History==
==History==


Abu Saiba is very well known of its farms, though, most of these farms have vanished as a result of the negligence and the lack of support by the government for local farmers. The visitor to the village may still find some old houses in the village narrow lanes and corridors.
Historically, Abu Saiba has been a farming village with a notable handmade [[textile]] industry. However, the village's farmland has experienced significant shrinkage due to various environmental and economic factors. Despite these changes, the village retains its charm with numerous old houses scattered across its traditional narrow lanes and corridors.


==Notable Sites==
Abu Saiba's [[Hussainia]] is a famous religious place in Abu Saiba Village. The construction of this architectural masterpiece was completed in January 2007. It can accommodate two thousand people in its basement and ground levels. This hussania has become a tourist attraction that attracts many foreign visitors.

Abu Saiba's [[Husayniyya]] ([[Arabic]]: حسينية أبوصيبع) is a famous religious place in the Village. This site hosts various religious events and underwent significant renovations in January 2007. The renovation transformed the old building into a new structure that can accommodate up to two thousand people at one time. The [[Husayniyya]] has since become a tourist attraction, drawing many visitors to the village.

[[File:حسينية أبوصيبع تحت الإنشاء.jpg|center|thumb|389x389px|Abu Saiba's [[Husayniyya]] under construction (2004)]]

==References==
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{{Northern Governorate of Bahrain}}

[[Category:Populated places in the Northern Governorate, Bahrain]]


{{Bahrain-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 01:39, 15 August 2024

Abu Saiba
أبوصيبع
Abu Saiba is located in Bahrain
Abu Saiba
Abu Saiba
Location in Bahrain
Coordinates: 26°13′2″N 50°30′15″E / 26.21722°N 50.50417°E / 26.21722; 50.50417
CountryBahrain
GovernorateNorthern Governorate
Area
 • Total
0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Highest elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Lowest elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2023)
9,000

Abu Saiba is a Village located in the Northern Governorate of Bahrain, situated on Al-Budaiya Highway, 8 kilometers west of the capital city, Manama. It is surrounded by the villages of Shakhoora to the south, Al Hajar to the east, and Muqaba to the west.

History

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Historically, Abu Saiba has been a farming village with a notable handmade textile industry. However, the village's farmland has experienced significant shrinkage due to various environmental and economic factors. Despite these changes, the village retains its charm with numerous old houses scattered across its traditional narrow lanes and corridors.

Notable Sites

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Abu Saiba's Husayniyya (Arabic: حسينية أبوصيبع) is a famous religious place in the Village. This site hosts various religious events and underwent significant renovations in January 2007. The renovation transformed the old building into a new structure that can accommodate up to two thousand people at one time. The Husayniyya has since become a tourist attraction, drawing many visitors to the village.

Abu Saiba's Husayniyya under construction (2004)

References

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