Awadhiya
Awadhiya (Arabic: فريج العوضية) is a new neighborhood of Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. It lies roughly between Ras Rumman and Hoora, while the Manama Souq lies to Awadhiya's west. The neighborhood was originally settled by merchants of Huwala origin, especially from Larestan and Bastak.[1] Today the area is a busy commercial district. The neighborhood contains some of the last remaining houses built in the traditional architectural style featuring badgeer windtowers.
Awadhiya فريج العوضية | |
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Neighborhood | |
  Awadhiya Location in Manama  Awadhiya Awadhiya (Bahrain) | |
| Coordinates: 26°13′57″N 50°35′8″E | |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Governorate | Capital Governorate |
Awadhiya is a new neighborhood, having been established by Huwala. Alawadhiya is not new within the region of manama, awadhiya is one of the oldest part of east of manama , with ancient buildings and massive houses that was buld in early 1720s.
References
- Khalifa, Reem (13 November 2008). "Fereej Alawadhiya mathalan!". Al Wasat (in Arabic). Retrieved 21 October 2010.
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