Firjan (districts)
Firjan is the plural of the Arabic word Fareej which translates to district. The oldest and largest Fareej in Muharraq is Fareej Al Bin Ali. It was established by Sunni Arabs belonging to the Al Bin Ali tribe in the 17th century and until recently, members of the tribe still lived in that Fareej.
Today, Fareej Al Bin Ali is flooded with Shia (both Ajam and Baharna), however the two communities often clashed so they divided the Fareej into two Firjan: Fareej Karimi (Ajam) and Fareej Shihab (Baharna).
Other Firjan in Muharraq include: Al Bu Khmais, Al-Gumra, Al-Zayayina, Al-Ma'awida, Bin Ghatim, Al-Jowder, Bin Hindi, Al-'Amamira, Al-Mahmeed, Al-Hayaj (or Al-Hayayeej), Al-Sanqal, Al-Dosa, Al-Sagha, Sheikh Abdullah Sheikh Hamad, and Bin Khatir.
All but Fareej Al-Hayaj are Sunni districts.
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