Arad fort was used as a defensive fortress throughout various phases of bahrain s history, and was the site of many conflicts, including the countrys occupation by the portuguese in the 16th century. Arad fort is one of bahrains most important defensive castles. Bahrain fort qalat al bahrain tours anybody looking to explore the history of bahrain should pay a visit to bahrain fort. The 18th bahrain international book fair bahrain calendar. Welcome to the official youtube channel of visit bahrain. In its pursuit of raising awareness and understanding the importance of local heritage and cultural diversity, the bahrain authority for culture and antiquities has chosen this years slogan our year of archaeology to highlight the archaeological heritage of bahrain which dates back thousands of years and introduce it to the local and international audiences. Bahrain authority for culture and antiquities baca said the book fair on march 28april 7 is part of bahrains th spring of culture festival. Bahrain pearling trail and qalat albahrain bahrain fort were two. Saudi arabia will be the guest of honour at bahrain international book fair 2018, it was announced.
Today, it is a modern capital with an economy based around the sales promotion industry as crude oil takes a less pronounced role in the economy. The views are far from rewarding, especially as it is difficult to see through the kneehigh windows. It has undergone various construction phases throughout the years and is now open to the public to visit. Arad fort lies on the northeastern corner of the kingdom of bahrain, in the town of arad, on muharraq island, which was the capital of the island kingdom until 1923. The published books will be launched during the 18th bahrain international book. Bahrain enjoys a long and diversified historical and cultural legacy. Arad fort strategically located at a sea passage, the arad fort is a typical example of omani military architecture at the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries. Fort amsterdam and fort louis st thomas fort, tangasseri or thangassery, kerala, india the catholic mission in bengal prior to the nineteenth century. The bahrain authority for culture and antiquities is seeking to organize the 18th bahrain international book fair from 28 march to 7 april 2018. Explore bahrain unique sights, marvel at its heritage and culture and discover a great land through. Bahrain fort site museum the bahrain fort site museum celebrates the ninth anniversary of its opening with ali alolaiwi, mohammed hassan and yusuf. A 1745 bellin map of the historical region of bahrain. According to my guidebook, bahrain fort, just north of manama, is the oldest fort that can be seen todayit dates from the 1400sand is one of the best preserved. A few feuds between the islamic divisions of bahrain have taken place here.
Known as dilmun in ancient times, bahrains rich trading history is reflected in numerous archaeological sites, the most fascinating of which is the bahrain fort site that is registered as a unesco world heritage site. Manama, bahrain arad fort, manama, bahrain arad fort in manama bahrain arad fort in manama bahrain at night arad fort in manama bahrain close up arad fort in muharraq. Annual fine arts exhibition which takes place next to arad fort which. Book a city tour that will take you to several beautifullyrestored old houses, especially in the muharraq area, site of the bahrain pearling trail, a serial cultural heritage site inscribed on the unesco world heritage list in 2012. Bahrain authority for culture and antiquities kingdom of. Stroll around the site and reflect on the traditional architecture, which wasnt altered during the. Doubletree suites by hilton to open at bahrains dilmunia. Today, it represents a great spot to take a strol, enjoy the views, have a drink, and take some artistic photos. Coinciding with the kingdom of bahrain s national day celebrations, the bahrain authority for culture and antiquities presents a variety of events and cultural activities with the participation of a number of musical bands and bahraini musicians.
Bahrain is a small island country located in the persian gulf. A visit to bahrain military museum bahrain confidential. Bahrains human rights situation continued to worsen in 2017. Arad fort is not as large or as celebrated as its nearby sibling the bahrain fort, but it is this reason that arad is worth a trip, as a visitor will often find themselves the only person there. Best time to visit the fort is during the summer festival when it is all beautiful lite after dark. We at the royal bahrain air force were very delighted to announce the largest deal in the history of the royal bahrain air force at bidec 2017, which aims to improve the defensive system and we are looking forward to bidec 2019 and have started to prepare for it already. Forts at riffa, arad and of course the bahrain fort itself are remarkable examples of ancient architecture. The 18th edition of the bahrain international book fair opened its doors on march 28 and is set to run through april 7. Bh culture authority past events bahrain events, art. Other examples of such sites are bu maher fort and arad fort in muharraq, shaikh salman bin ahmed alfateh fort in riffa. Manama is the biggest city in bahrain with a population of over 154,000 people. It was built in the style of islamic forts at the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries, it has a strategic location overlooking various sea passages of muharraq island, it is extensively renovated. All though it is not clear when it was constructed it has played a major role in the defense of bahrain against marauders through the centuries. The band took part in bacas annual spring of culture festival.
The 18th bahrain international book fair is a biennial event that showcases. Bahrain history which first attracted explorers over 2000 years ago. The house of nassif where the space is for tolerance and the minaret of al fadel mosque. Trade fairs with expired dates or trade fair dates yet. In order to maintain the historical authenticity and value of arad fort. Gandhi gig bahrain assistant general manager, kuwait bahrain 89 abdulla rabia gig bahrain general manager, kuwait bahrain 90 murali srinivasan gig bahrain manager, fga bahrain. Following the great success in 2017, edgar groll returns to. Bahraintravel guide and travel informationtravelladda.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. What to see and do portuguese fort, bahrain al manamah and rest of country 2012. Arad fort is a 15th century fort in bahrain, with typical arab pattern architecture. A good place to start with is the bahrain national museum where you can learn about bahrain s rich history throughout the millennia. Bahrain international book fair bucks the trend for global growth. Following a period of arab rule, bahrain was occupied by the portuguese in 1521, who in turn were expelled in 1602 by shah abbas i of the safavid dynasty under the persian empire. The views are far from rewarding, especially as it is difficult to see through the. The island is home to forts including qalat al bahrain which has been listed by. Bahrains 18th edition of international book fair was also held in a special tent near arad fort in the city. Khamis mosque, which is one of the oldest mosques in the region, the arad fort in muharraq. With historic attractions such as the thousandsyears old burial mounds, qalat al bahrain fort, the al khamis mosque and the arad fort, as well as modern attractions such as shopping malls and the formula one grand prix, bahrain is a popular tourist destination for travellers within the gcc. It stands like a sentinel near manama, the capital of bahrain. Trade fairs bahrain appointments from september 2020.
Spring of culture bahrain 2018 line up, events, concerts, exhibitions and happenings. About the autumn fair 2018 bahrains biggest shopping. Arad fort was built in the typical style of islamic forts during the 15th century before the portuguese invasion of bahrain in ad 1622. Written by marco ramerini the fort of halat bu maher also know as qalat abu mahir is located on muharraq island the northernmost island of the archipelago and was strategically situated to control both the straits between bahrain and muharraq, and the bay between muharraq town and arad fort. Arad fort is not as large or as celebrated as its nearby sibling the bahrain fort, but it is this reason that arad is worth a trip, as a visitor will often find themselves the only person there inside the fort, allowing one to absorb the history uninterrupted.
Manama has emerged as the capital of independent bahrain after periods of domination by portugal and persians earlier in its history. Air show, bahrain garden show, bahrain international book fair and fine arts exhibition. The fort of halat bu maher also know as qalat abu mahir is located on muharraq island the northernmost island of the archipelago and was strategically situated to control both the straits between bahrain and muharraq, and the bay between muharraq town and arad fort. Watch the traditional characters of commedia tell a fast paced story about a doctor who. The 18th bahrain international book fair visit bahrain. Qalat alb ahrain is a typical tell an artificial mound created by many successive layers of human occupation. Now in its 31st edition, the autumn fair is bahrains largest and most popular consumer products show. The bahrain authority for culture and antiquities is seeking to organize the 18th bahrain international book fair from 28 march 7 april 2018. When patience is poorly rewarded, you will certainly hear bahrainis express their frustration by likening the situation to breaking ones fast with an. Arad fort is a symbol of bahrains enchanting history, and is just a short drive from our hotel. Media gallery the international school of choueifat manama. Ahmed emam advisor heritage designs bahrain authority for. This fort was once the site of fierce battles and underwent different construction phases.
The views are far from rewarding, especially as it is difficult to see through. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. Formerly guarding a separate island of its own, the fort and its surroundings have since been joined to muharraq island. Oct 16, 20 the kingdom of bahrain has several old forts and we decided to visit at least one of them during our few days in the country. Strategically located as a sea passage, arad fort is a typical example of omani military architecture at the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries. The fort or the qalat al bahrain, a unesco world heritage site, is an archaeological site and fort, which was the capital of ancient dilmun civilization. The unesco world heritage sites in bahrain are muharraq island and the ancient qalat albahrain harbor city. The fort to see in bahrain is bahrain fort, to the west of manama. Apr 04, 2018 the fair will conclude with the announcement of the 2018 bahrain book award, under the theme literature and shaping the world, aimed specifically at works from saudi arabia, as well as the mohamed albanki award for the cultural personality of the year and the bahrain pearl award, given in recognition of significant contributions to. The purpose of the exhibition is to showcase latest publications in all fields of knowledge, to install a culture of reading and learning in the bahraini society.
Bahrain was one of the earliest areas to convert to islam, in 628 ce. In the late 1800s, following successive treaties with the british, bahrain became a protectorate of the united kingdom. Shaikh salman bin ahmed al fateh fort, commonly known as riffa fort due to its location. Bahrain international book fair bucks the trend for global growth thanks. Explore arad fort, a 15thcentury fortress built to monitor and protect the island. In its present location, it overlooks various sea passages of muharraqs shallow seashores. Qalat albahrain ancient harbour and capital of dilmun. In 1783, the bani utbah clan captured bahrain from nasr almadhkur and it has since been ruled by the al khalifa royal family, with ahmed al fateh as bahrain s first hakim.
Standing right next to sheikh salman bin ahmad al fatah fort, commonly known as riffa fort. Bahrain authority for culture and antiquities archives u. World heritage convention held on november, 2017 at the unesco. This unesco world heritage site is thought to be the former capital of ancient dilmun and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the persian gulf. Dec 06, 2017 a 15th century fort in arad, bahrain which located right next to the new, huge seef mall al muharraq and nearly in bahrain international airport, a kind of semi ruined historical castles and fort. It is the biggest fortification in bahrain, and it is free to visit. May 02, 2017 bahrain international book fair 2018 may 2, 2017 upcoming events panworld education back for its 18th edition, the bahrain international book fair aims to encourage readers at all levels, interest, and ages to experience the joy of reading. Arad fort was built in the typical style of islamic forts during the 15th century a. Bahrain international book fair 2018 panworld education.
Bahrain pearling trail and qalat albahrain bahrain fort were two properties inscribed on the unesco world heritage list for the years 2005 and 2012, respectively. Points of interest in bahrain for tourists, locals and. Discover and explore the huge variety of products on sale during this 9 day extravaganza. Located on the island of muharraq, it is nicely illuminated at night and hosts seasonal festivals throughout the year. It served as a military garrison of portugaloccupied bahrain during the 1520s to defend against local and ottoman intervention. Bahrain officially the kingdom of bahrain is a sovereign state in the persian gulf. To begin with implicit the fifteenth century, one of bahrain s old strongholds, which, generally is the most critical, arad was widely reconstructed in the 1800s amid the omani control of bahrain and turned into the focal center point of military operations as of now.
The fort and the tell qalat al bahrain is built on, are located on the bahrain island, on the northern seashore. Bahrain book fair comprises many sections and encompasses the broad spectrum of the. Indeed, qalaat albahrain site museum bahrain fort site was. Arad fort first built in the 15th century, this is one of bahrain s ancient forts and historically, is the most significant. Qalat al bahrain also known as the bahrain fort, qalat al bahrain is unesco world heritage site believed to have been the capital of the ancient dilmun. The documents room was a treasure trove of information on bahrains history over the last three centuries. Qalat albahrain is located just 4 km away from manama, the capital of bahrain. Arad fort is one of those places where bahrains history can be experienced today. Tourism and culture ministry of information affairs kingdom of. Short films documenting the art scene in bahrain and a bookfair of the most. Visit arad fort on your trip to al muharraq or bahrain.
If you know trade fairs in bahrain that are not listed, you can transmit them to us via announce new trade fair our team will update them in a timely manner to promote these fairs as well. December 2017 35 november 2017 52 october 2017 62 september 2017 11. It later expanded to include new middleclass housing, which brought with it a large sunni population also. It was restored in the 1980s using only authentic material.
Mar 23, 2017 in collaboration with the bahrain authority for culture and antiquities, the u. Authorities shut down the countrys only independent newspaper and the leading secularleft opposition political society. Unfortunately timed, this years fair has failed to impress. There is also the bahrain fort, remnants from the sixth century ad and the arad fort circa. Arad fort news newspapers books scholar jstor january 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. Part of the muharraq district of bahrain, particularly buildings and places associated with the historic gulf pearling industry, was designated a unesco world heritage site in 2012. Embassy welcomed chelsey green and the green project to bahrain. Of course also other interesting trade fairs can take place in bahrain, which are not yet known to us. It was originally a small farming village inhabited by baharna shia. Steps are incredibly high our thighs hurt, 24 hours later.
This issues cover story is close to marhaba heart promoting locally. Arad fort al muharraq 2020 all you need to know before. The historical city of muharraq had its share of exhibitions too. Bahrain this month february 2017 by red house marketing issuu. Intricate models of the islands forts did well to bring to light what these structures, which we know as the police fort, the arad fort, the bahrain fort and the bu maher fort today, once looked like. In addition to its forts, bahrain also is home to many museums, such as bahrain national museum, shaikh salman bin ahmed alfateh fort museum, and bahrain fort site museum, as well as the old traditional houses in muharraq city. Tourism and culture ministry of information affairs. Colonel abdulla al noueimi, royal bahrain air force. Strategically located at a sea passage, the arad fort is a typical example of omani military architecture at the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries. Qalat albah rain ancient harbour and capital of dilmun.
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