Al Daih

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

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

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

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

• List of cities in Bahrain

26°13′N 50°32′E

References

1. 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.