Askar, Bahrain

Askar, Bahrain

Askar (ArB|عسكر) is a village on the south eastern coast of Bahrain. It is inhabited by members of the Al Buainain tribe, among others. It is also home to the shrine of Sa'sa'a bin Sohan, a companion of Imam Ali.

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