Halat Bu Maher
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Halat Bu Maher is a neighbourhood of Muharraq
, Bahrain
. It used to be a separate island
, but after coastal expansion and dredging, the island has merged with Muharraq Island
, and the former settlement has become a neighbourhood of Muharraq city. The neighbourhood is sometimes abbreviated to simply "Al Hala" . The neighborhood lies on the southern tip of Muharraq city.
Halat Bu Maher was occupied by Balooshi Families before 1930. In 1930 the Government of Bahrain converted the Halat Bu Maher Island to a Quarantine. Balooshi families were compensated with land in Busaiteen area in Muharraq.
Halat Bu Maher is home to the historic Bu Maher Fort. The area is the home of the Al Hala Club football team.
Muharraq
Muharraq , is Bahrain's third largest city, and served as its capital until 1923. The city is located on Muharraq Island and has long been a centre of religiosity...
, Bahrain
Bahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...
. It used to be a separate island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
, but after coastal expansion and dredging, the island has merged with Muharraq Island
Muharraq Island
Muharraq Island is the third largest island in the archipelago of Bahrain after Bahrain Island and Hawar Island. It is named after Muharraq City, the former capital of Bahrain.There are several towns and villages located on the Island, including:...
, and the former settlement has become a neighbourhood of Muharraq city. The neighbourhood is sometimes abbreviated to simply "Al Hala" . The neighborhood lies on the southern tip of Muharraq city.
Halat Bu Maher was occupied by Balooshi Families before 1930. In 1930 the Government of Bahrain converted the Halat Bu Maher Island to a Quarantine. Balooshi families were compensated with land in Busaiteen area in Muharraq.
Halat Bu Maher is home to the historic Bu Maher Fort. The area is the home of the Al Hala Club football team.