๐ง๐ญ Muharraq (ุงูู ุญุฑู) is Bahrain's third largest city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The city is located on Muharraq Island and has long been a centre of religiosity. Bahrain International Airport is also located on the island. Adjacent to Muharraq are the man-made Amwaj Islands, known for their large buildings, hotels and beaches. Muharraq is home to Muharraq Club, which is Bahrain's most successful football club. It is home to the famous Siyadi House. The city is also known for its souq (traditional market) and as a home of traditional arts and music; Ali Bahar, a popular and successful Bahraini singer is from Muharraq.
Firjan is the plural of the Arabic word Fareej which translates to district. The oldest and largest Fareej in Muharraq is Fareej Al Bin Ali. It was established by Sunni Arabs belonging to the Al Bin Ali tribe in the 17th century and until recently, members of the tribe still lived in that Fareej.
Other Firjan in Muharraq include: Al Bu Khmais, Al-Gumra, Al-Zayayina, Al-Ma'awida, Bin Ghatim, Al-Jowder, Bin Hindi, Al-'Amamira, Al-Mahmeed, Al-Hayaj (or Al-Hayayej), Al-Sanqal, Al-Dosa, Al-Sagha, Sheikh Abdullah Sheikh Hamad, and Bin Khatir are all Sunni districts. Unlike Manama's firjans which are mostly Shia, Muharraq has fareejs which are mostly Sunni.
1Economy Gulf Air has its headquarters in Muharraq, and Bahrain Air formerly had its headquarters in the Mohamed Centre in Muharraq.
1Muharraq has a population of over 176,583 people. Muharraq also forms the centre of the wider Muharraq Island which has a population of over 200,000 people.
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Muharraq is a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Design see: https://en.unesco.org/creative-cities
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๐ง๐ญ Al Muharraq 26.25
๐บ๐ธ Pompano Beach 26.235
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Locations Near: Muharraq 50.619,26.2624
๐ง๐ญ Al Muharraq 50.617,26.25 d: 1.4
๐ง๐ญ Al Manama 50.578,26.233 d: 5.2
๐ง๐ญ Bahrain 50.576,26.23 d: 5.6
๐ง๐ญ Manama 50.572,26.234 d: 5.7
๐ง๐ญ Sitra 50.65,26.12 d: 16.1
๐ง๐ญ Riffa 50.55,26.117 d: 17.6
๐ง๐ญ Madinat Hamad 50.5,26.1 d: 21.6
๐ง๐ญ Hamad Town 50.5,26.1 d: 21.6
Antipodal to: Muharraq -129.381,-26.262
๐ต๐ซ Papeete -149.566,-17.537 d: 17721.8
๐ฆ๐ธ Pago Pago -170.701,-14.279 d: 15525.8
๐ผ๐ธ Apia -171.76,-13.833 d: 15401.2
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๐ฒ๐ฝ Zihuatanejo de Azueta -101.55,17.633 d: 14282.3