Al Daih Explained
Al Daih (ar|الديه,) 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, meaning "small village".[1]
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.[2]
See also
26.2167°N 82°W
References
- Book: Al-Tajer, Mahdi Abdulla . Language & Linguistic Origins In Bahrain . Taylor & Francis . 1982 . 9780710300249 . 134, 135 . The Baharnah village of deeh (Deh) which is perhaps derived from a Persian word meaning "village".
- News: Saeed . Farishta . 4 March 2014 . Bahrain puts groups on terrorism list after bomb kills three police . Reuters.
