Arad, Bahrain
| Arad عراد | |
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View of Arad Fort | |
  Arad Location in Bahrain | |
| Coordinates: 26°15′N 50°39′E / 26.250°N 50.650°ECoordinates: 26°15′N 50°39′E / 26.250°N 50.650°E | |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Governorate | Muharraq Governorate |
Arad (Arabic: عراد) is a town in Bahrain, located on Muharraq Island. It lies east of Muharraq City and northwest of Hidd. It was originally a small farming village inhabited which later expanded to include new middle-class housing, which brought with it a larger population from other parts of the country. A comparatively small Shia enclave has also historically existed in the town.
The Arad Fort, the Al Muharraq Stadium, and the headquarters of the Islamic Society (Bahrain) are located in the town.
The town is administered under the Muharraq Governorate.
Education
The Ministry of Education operates government schools. Boys schools include Al Kawarzmi Primary Boys School, Al-Dair Primary Boys School, Arad Primary Boys School, and Arad Primary Intermediate Boys School. Girls schools include Al Oroba Primary Girls School, Arad Intermediate Girls School, and Arad Primary Girls School.[1]