Bahrain

SHORT INFORMATION

A Look at the Health Care System in Bahrain

If you are moving abroad to live in Bahrain and are concerned about the quality of the health care you might receive there in the event that you become ill you are worrying for no reason.

SHORT INFORMATION

Bahrain People

Bahrain is an archipelago (chain of islands) in the Persian Gulf. The six major islands are Bahrain (also known as as-Awal), Muharraq, Sitrah, Umm al-Nassan, Jidda (used as the Bahraini prison), and Nabi Salih. The twenty-seven minor islands include the Muhammadiyah and Hawar groups. The capital city, Manama, is located on the north coast of Bahrain island.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Bahrain wedding traditions

Engagement parties or “melchas” in Bahrain can also be “henna” or “jelwa” events. They either substitute or are followed by wedding parties few months (or a couple of years) later.