Ein Qiniya
Local Development Committee in Ramallah and al-Bireh, State of Palestine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Ein Qiniyye or Ain Qinia.
Ein Qiniya or 'Ayn Kiniya (Arabic: عين قينيا) is a Palestinian village in the northern West Bank, located 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) northwest of Ramallah and is a part of the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate. Ein Qiniya has existed since the Roman-era of rule in Palestine.[3] The village is very small with no public structures or institutions and is governed by a local development committee. Ein Qiniya is regionally notable for being a spring and autumn time picnic resort.[3]
Quick Facts Arabic transcription(s), • Arabic ...
Ein Qiniya | |
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Local Development Committee | |
Arabic transcription(s) | |
• Arabic | عين قينيا |
• Latin | Ayn Kiniya (official) Ein Qinya (unofficial) |
Coordinates: 31°55′37″N 35°08′56″E | |
Palestine grid | 164/148 |
State | State of Palestine |
Governorate | Ramallah and al-Bireh |
Government | |
• Type | Local Development Committee |
Population (2017)[1] | |
• Total | 721 |
Name meaning | The crimson spring[2] |
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There is an annual walk on March 4 from Ramallah to Ein Qiniyya in celebration of the spring.[4]