Rumailah

Rumailah (Arabic: الرميلة) is a famous and small village on eastern side of Al-Ahsa. It has an estimated population of over 12,065 (2006). It is bordered by Omran, Murkaz,Dalwa and Huta.Fact|date=December 2007 350KM far from Riyadh)

Population

The population in Rumailah is growing up rapidly because the rate of children is high and families encourage their sons to get married at an early age such as 22 23 24. Another reason is immigration.

People

Most people from Rumailah are generous and friendly because they are traditional. Also, they are conservative. Each people related to others and they know each other. There is no taxi in Rumailah because they don't need it. They are helping each other as a team.

Education

There are over 90 students from Rumailah studying abroad. Also, there are around 200 students boys studying in different universities in Saudi Arabia. In addition there are 25 Islamic scholars in Rumailah. (2007 estimated) Fact|date=December 2007

2 Elementary schools ("male & female")2 intermediate schools ("1 male & 2 female")2 High schools ("male & female")1 Clinic

Language

Arabic is the official language. There are many people who can speak English and/or Persian.

Committees

*Committee of developing education: its main aim to help all students from Rumailah and overseas and encourage them to get high marks.
*Committee of charity: concentrating in supporting poor people with money or goods."

Annual events

*Cooperative wedding
*Quran festival
*Lesser bairam
*Greater bairam
*AlQadeer festival
*Commemorate birthday & tragedy of Shiites Imams
*Commemorate the decease of Sayyid Khdim Al-Ali (the previous leader of Rumailah)
*Day of souls
*Cooperative breakfast
*Celebration of clever students
*AlFajr Aljadeed competition

Religion

All people who live in Rumailah are Shia Muslims.

Places of Worship

There are 8 mosques in Rumailah and 5 HussainyahThe major mosque is AlZahrah mosque, built in 2th century back (Hijrah).

Cultivation

There are many crops grow in Rumailah such as Grapes, Bananas, Lemons, Cantaloupes, Papayas, Watermelons, Dates, Lettuce, Zucchini, Radishes, Celery, Parsley, Tomatoes, Onions and pomegranate

Rumailah club

Rumailah club was founded in 1395 Hijra.

Rumailah club players several years ago [http://www.shia4up.net/out.php/i59413_G4M87717.gif|caption]

External links

* [http://www.rumailah.net/vb3]