Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق, romanized: al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third-largest city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama.[2][3] The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373.
The city is located on Muharraq Island. 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.
^"World Gazetteer: Bahrain - largest cities (Per geographical entity)".
^"Al Khalifa." Al Khalifa. Retrieved on 24 December 2011.
Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق, romanized: al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third-largest city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama....
Muharraq Island (Arabic: جزيرة المحرق), formerly known as Moharek, is the second largest island in the archipelago of Bahrain after Bahrain Island. It...
The Muharraq Governorate (Arabic: محافظة المحرق, romanized: Muḥāfaẓat al-Muḥarraq) is one of the four governorates of Bahrain. It is now co-extensive...
Muharraq Airfield is a military base located adjacent to Bahrain International Airport. It is run by the United States Navy (USN) and usually ships supplies...
international airport of Bahrain. Located on Muharraq Island, adjacent to the capital Manama and the city Al Muharraq, it serves as the hub for the national...
Al Muharraq Stadium (Arabic: ملعب المحرق), also known as the Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الشيخ علي بن محمد آل خليفة), is a...
of Arad, a residential suburb of Muharraq, is believed to originate from "Arados", the ancient Greek name for Muharraq. In the 3rd century, Ardashir I...
to the AFC President's Cup until the tournament's abolition in 2014. Al-Muharraq would break the trend in 2008 as they competed in the last two-legged final...
also play in the Crown Prince Cup. Al-Ahli Al-Hala Al-Hidd Al-Khaldiya Al-Muharraq Al-Riffa Al-Shabab Busaiteen Al-Najma SC East Riffa Manama Sitra In 2002...
the current twin cities of Manama and Muharraq appear to have been founded simultaneously in the 1800s, Muharraq took prominence due to its defensive location...
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businessman who serves as the board chairman and president of Al-Muharraq SC based in Al-Muharraq and chairman of Zain Bahrain, Al Areen Holding Company Al Khalifa...
SC Al Hilal SC v Al-Muharraq SC Al-Gharafa v Al-Muharraq SC Qadsia SC v Al-Nasr SC Al Hilal SC v Al-Ahli Qadsia SC v Al-Muharraq SC Al-Ahli v Al-Gharafa...
constructed in 1929, links Bahrain to Al Muharraq, the third largest island. There are three causeways connecting Muharraq Island with Manama on Bahrain Island:...
economy. Sheikh Isa died while praying the dawn prayers in his room in Muharraq on 9 December 1932 after a reign of 63 years, and was buried at Al Muharaq...
seafront Bu Mahir fort in the southern tip of Muharraq Island, and 17 buildings in historical section of Muharraq connected by a 3.5 km visitor pathway. The...
constructed to relieve the congestion of the previous bridge connecting Muharraq Island to the mainland Bahrain Island. It is named after the deceased emir...
former player for the Bahrain national team. He previously played for Muharraq Club of the Bahraini Premier League. He practiced basketball from a young...
is divided into four Governorates: the Capital, Northern, Southern and Muharraq. Until September 2014, there were five, when the Central Governorate was...
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