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'''Abu Saiba''' is a village in the north of [[Bahrain]]. It is inhabited mostly by [[Shia]] [[Baharna]]. |
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| native_name = أبوصيبع |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Governorates of Bahrain|Governorate]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Northern Governorate]] |
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| area_total_km2 = 0.8 |
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| elevation_max_m = 11 |
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| population_est = 9000 |
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| pop_est_as_of = 2023 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|26|13|2|N|50|30|15|E|region:BH|display=inline,title}} |
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| elevation_min_m = 4 |
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| postal_code = 469, 471, 473, 475 |
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'''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. |
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==History== |
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[[Category:Cities in Bahrain]] |
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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. |
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[[ar:أبو صيبع]] |
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[[it:Abu Saiba]] |
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==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. |
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[[File:حسينية أبوصيبع تحت الإنشاء.jpg|center|thumb|389x389px|Abu Saiba's [[Husayniyya]] under construction (2004)]] |
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==References== |
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{{refimprove|date=July 2024}} |
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{{Northern Governorate of Bahrain}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Northern Governorate, Bahrain]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:39, 15 August 2024
Abu Saiba
أبوصيبع | |
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  Abu Saiba Location in Bahrain | |
| Coordinates: 26°13′2″N 50°30′15″E / 26.21722°N 50.50417°E | |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Governorate | Northern 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
[edit]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
[edit]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.
References
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