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Al Daih

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

Etymology

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Al-Daih, is derived from Persian: دِه/ديه, romanized: deh, meaning "small village".[1]

It was formerly known as Al Bida, Abu Al Zila.[citation needed]

Demographics

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The vast majority of Al-Daih’s inhabitants are Baharna.[1]

History

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In March of 2014 three police in the village of Daih were killed by a bomb. Saraya al-Ashtar claimed responsibility.[2]

See also

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

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.


 

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