Al-Jaroudiya

Al-Jaroudiya (Arabic: الجارودية) is a town in the Qatif Governorate, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.[1]

Al-Jaroudiya
الجارودية
Al-Jaroudiya
Coordinates: 26°32′30″N 49°59′12″E / 26.54167°N 49.98667°E / 26.54167; 49.98667
Country Saudi Arabia
ProvinceEastern Province
GovernorateQatif Governorate
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
20,986
Time zoneUTC+03:00 (SAST)

History

Jaroudiya is situated to the northwest of Umm Al-Hamam, near Badr al-Badrani—a historic rest stop for pilgrims during the era when camels were the primary means of desert travel. The town is located atop the Sald Mountains. Families originating from the area are commonly known as Jaroudi, Jarudi, or Al-Jaroudi. Like the rest of the Qatif Governorate, Jaroudiya is home to a predominantly Shia Muslim population.

See also

References

  1. ^ "لملوم الاسم التاريخي للجارودية - شبكة واحة القطيف" (in Arabic). 2018-01-26. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 2023-09-12.