Abu Saiba Explained

Official Name:Abu Saiba
Native Name Lang:Arabic
Native Name:أبوصيبع
Pushpin Map:Bahrain
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Relief:y
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Bahrain
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Bahrain
Subdivision Type1:Governorate
Subdivision Name1:Northern Governorate
Area Total Km2:0.8
Elevation Max M:11
Population Est:9000
Pop Est As Of:2023
Coordinates:26.2172°N 50.5042°W
Elevation Min M:4
Postal Code:469, 471, 473, 475

Abu Saiba is a Village located in the Northern Governorate of Bahrain, situated on Al-Budaiya Highway, 8 kilometers west of the capital city, Manama. It is surrounded by the villages of Shakhoora to the south, Al Hajar to the east, and Muqaba to the west.

History

Historically, Abu Saiba has been a farming village with a notable handmade textile industry. However, the village's farmland has experienced significant shrinkage due to various environmental and economic factors. Despite these changes, the village retains its charm with numerous old houses scattered across its traditional narrow lanes and corridors.

Notable Sites

Abu Saiba's Husayniyya (Arabic: حسينية أبوصيبع) is a famous religious place in the Village. This site hosts various religious events and underwent significant renovations in January 2007. The renovation transformed the old building into a new structure that can accommodate up to two thousand people at one time. The Husayniyya has since become a tourist attraction, drawing many visitors to the village.