Malkiya, Bahrain
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Malkiya (Arabic: المالكية) is a coastal village that lies on the western coast of Bahrain Island in Bahrain. Its inhabitants are mostly Bahrani Shiites. The village is home to the Malkiya Club football team.
| Malkiya المالكية | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Malkiya | |
| Coordinates: 26°6′3″N 50°29′16″E / 26.10083°N 50.48778°ECoordinates: 26°6′3″N 50°29′16″E / 26.10083°N 50.48778°E | |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Governorate | Northern Governorate |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 14,800 [1] |
In 2007, protests broke out in the area when a powerful member of the Bahraini royal family tried to seize some of the coastline of the village.[2][3]
The village is also home to the grave and shrine of Zayd ibn Suhan, one of the companions of Ali.
References
- ↑ Bahrain City and Town Population
- ↑ Law, Bill (22 July 2007). "Riots reinforce Bahrain rulers' fears". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
- ↑ "Malkiya villagers stage protest". Gulf Daily News. 10 June 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
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