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Al-Awjam
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| official_name | Al-Awjam |
| native_name | الأوجام |
| image_skyline | DammamFromTheISS.jpg |
| pushpin_map | Saudi Arabia |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Saudi Arabia |
| subdivision_type1 | Province |
| subdivision_name1 | Eastern Province |
| subdivision_type2 | Governorate |
| subdivision_name2 | Qatif Governorate |
| subdivision_type3 | Administrative authority |
| subdivision_name3 | Safwa City |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| population_as_of | 2022 |
| population_total | 16,147 |
| timezone | SAST |
| utc_offset | +03:00 |
| coordinates |
Al-Awjam (Arabic:الأوجام) (locally known as Lājām ) is a town in the Qatif Governorate, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Overview
Al-Awjam and, like most cities in the region, is home to a large Shia Muslim population. This contrasts with the majority of Saudis, who are Sunni. As a result, sectarian tensions exist, especially during the Shia holy day of Ashura: however, the conflict has reportedly eased since 2005.
References
References
- Lacey, Robert. (2009). "Inside the Kingdom". Penguin Group.
- "Denied Dignity". Human Rights Watch.
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