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Village in Bahrain
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Al Daih (Arabic: الديه, Persian: دِه/ديه, romanizeddeh) is a village on the north of Bahrain. It lies to the east of Budaiya, west of Al Manama.

Etymology

Al-Daih, is derived from Persian: دِه/ديه, romanizeddeh, meaning "small village".

It was formerly known as Al Bida, Abu Al Zila.

Demographics

The vast majority of Al-Daih’s inhabitants are Baharna.

History

In March of 2014 three police in the village of Daih were killed by a bomb. Saraya al-Ashtar claimed responsibility.

See also

26°13′N 50°32′E / 26.217°N 50.533°E / 26.217; 50.533

References

  1. ^ Al-Tajer, Mahdi Abdulla (1982). Language & Linguistic Origins In Bahrain. Taylor & Francis. pp. 134, 135. ISBN 9780710300249. The Baharnah village of deeh (Deh) which is perhaps derived from a Persian word meaning "village"
  2. Saeed, Farishta (4 March 2014). "Bahrain puts groups on terrorism list after bomb kills three police". Reuters.
Settlements in the Northern Governorate of Bahrain


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