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349: 1030: 1020: 322: 892:, and is called Karikshon. Qarqi'an is an annual custom found in both Bahrain, Qatif and some other areas in the Persian Gulf, where celebrations are held, feasts are made, new clothes are worn, candles are lit, and people and children between 4 and 12 years go out to the streets of old villages and neighborhoods to celebrate. Mosques prepare early to receive visitors, and people distribute sweets and food. The girls wear traditional clothes and are decorated with henna. The children chant folk songs, while they roam the neighborhoods with large bags to collect candy distributed from houses. 54: 2552: 911:(the Saudi national oil company) completed the development of the Qatif Project in October 2004, comprising facilities to produce, process and transport 80,000 cubic metres per day (500,000 bbl/d) of blended Arabian light crude oil from the Qatif field and 48,000 m/d (300,000 bbl/d) of Arabian medium crude oil from the offshore Abu Sa'fah field (total 130,000 m/d (800,000 bbl/d)), plus 10 million cubic metres per day (370 2213: 980: 1272: 572:. The economic situation became so dire that many citizens were imprisoned for unpaid taxes, including several wealthy landowners and merchants. Then in 1929, the tax was doubled. Riots broke out in several towns, and a large group escaped to Bahrain and requested protection from the British consul. The governor of Qatif responded with intimidation and mass imprisonments. Several notables wrote letters to 901: 795: 61: 672:, a Shiite preacher who called for protests against the government. The arrest of such an icon in the city of Qatif resulted in protests the evening of his arrest. Government snipers killed two protesters that night: Sayed Akbar al-Shakori and Sayed Mohammed Alfelfel. Videos of the killing were released on video streaming sites such as 940:, where these companies are located, but the majority still reside in Qatif and go to Dhahran by cars or Saudi Aramco buses in about 50 minutes' journey. Others work in Aramco refineries in Ras Tanura. and others work in the petrochemical companies in Jubail (80 km from Qatif), some go every day and some have moved to Jubail. 333: 634:. Further protests in Qatif continued throughout 2011. Over six people were reported to be killed by the government's forces since November 2011. However, the government tried to overshadow the reports but social networking groups has highly worked to demonstrate the way the government used force against the protesters 301:. Its warm and calm waters are rich in marine life; fishes, shrimps, and pearls. Also, some springs are found in the midst of its waters. On the west lies, Al-Dahna Desert with its golden sands intermingled with little rocky heights. There are many landmarks in Qatif such as the old city of the Qala'a and Awamiya, 876:, and when they return in the sunset, heaps of straw are collected and burned to symbolize the burning of mourning monuments. Pottery, worn-out trays, and pots are disposed of by smashing them, a habit that seemed to fade away, but few still do it nonetheless. Joy and festivals pervade all of Qatif on during 507:, took control of Hofuf, only to evacuate it the next year and return to the west coast. The Humayd regained control until the Banu Khalid were finally defeated in 1830 by the "Second Saudi State" who now took control of the whole region. The Ottomans moved in again in 1871 not to be expelled until 1913 when 659:
The march on 10 February 2012 was reportedly organised to protest against the killings of demonstrators, who were calling for reforms, an end to sectarian discrimination and the release of political prisoners. "While security men were following up on an illegal gathering in the town of al Awamiya in
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Air Base for manoeuvres, citizens of Qatif organized a big demonstration. The demonstrators spent the evening of 11 November 1979 shouting slogans against the royal family and the Americans. The Saudi government responded by imposing a curfew on all the towns in the Qatif area, sealing off the area
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which was called Dilmun at that time and the Sumerians knew it as the land of paradise, immortality, and life. Before the discovery of oil, Qatifi people used to work as merchants, farmers, and fishermen. However, with the development of the oil fields in the late 1940s, Qatif lost its status as an
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attended a rally in the city centre calling for political reforms in the kingdom and the release of prisoners allegedly held without charge for more than 16 years. The government declared protests to be illegal and it had previously warned against this action. Police opened fire on the protestors,
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Qatif is also known for its old historical heritage which was influenced by the different civilizations that lived here over the centuries. This is reflected in the architecture of its old buildings that lie in the areas in the old villages of Qatif (Al-Awamiyah, Al-Qudaih, Al Qala'a
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There are several educational facilities built by the government and Saudi Aramco for all age levels, starting from first grade in elementary school to secondary school. Most of the schools are public (government owned) but there are some private schools as well.
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is the largest employer in Qatif, However, some Qatifi are also working in other oil, petrochemical, and engineering companies located in Dhahran, Khobar, Dammam, Ras Tanura, or Jubail. Some of Qatifi people work in public services, health care and education.
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with temperatures approaching 50 °C (122 °F) in the summer and an average humidity of 75%. In winter, temperatures range between 2 and 18 °C (36 and 64 °F). During the months of May and June, warm seasonal winds called
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Activists in Qatif first took to the streets in March 2011, demanding the release of political prisoners. In early January 2012, Riyadh ordered the arrest of 23 people responsible for unrest in the Eastern Province.
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A pottery jar for preserving liquids is estimated to be from the third millennium BC. Found in the old castle in Qatif. It was found by chance while installing some devices for oil extraction nearby.
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with tanks and armoured vehicles. A bloody showdown between the armed forces and the Shiites continued until 30 November 1979, in which thousands were arrested, hundreds injured and 24 killed.
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took over, though they could not expel the Portuguese from the island of Bahrain. In 1551 the Portuguese conquered Qatif maintaining domain of the gulf allied with the Pasha of Basra.
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Approximately 60,000 Shias (estimate of 1969) live in the oasis town of Qatif, which is about 65 km (40 mi) from the main Saudi refinery and the export terminal of
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surroundings is due not only to its being a coastal city but to the fact that Qatif is a green oasis with rich agricultural soil. Qatif itself is surrounded by a jungle of
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and demonstrated against the Saudi royal family on the hitherto novel grounds that Islam and hereditary kingship are not compatible. When American jets landed in
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Although Qatif has a traditional Arab cuisine, in which it shares dishes with its surroundings, it is famous and specializes in several dishes, including:
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As of 2022, the total population of Qatif was 552,442. Qatif has one of the lowest numbers of non-Saudi residents in the kingdom (only 114,173).
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in the 15th century, and traditional markets such as the Khamis market; In addition to statues, which were transferred to the National Museum in
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took the by now weak garrison of the Ottomans in Hofuf. In a battle at Ghuraymil, south of Qatif, the Banu Khalid lost their rule to the new "
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The historic oasis area shows its first archaeological evidence of settlement beginning about 3500 BC. It was known by other names, such as
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conquered the region with the oases of Qatif and Al-Hasa. They declared themselves independent and reigned from al-Mu'miniya near modern
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important port to Dammam, and since the 1990s has focused on the oil industry, public services, education, and healthcare sectors.
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voicing their complaints. He eventually met with the governor and some citizens, pardoned past-due taxes, and reduced new taxes.
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are erected by volunteers in the squares and streets to provide free food, sweets and beverages to the audience and passers-by.
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and stayed there for the next eighty years. The ruler of Basra extended his power to Qatif in 1524 but ultimately in 1549 the
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and a day before a "day of rage" planned by Saudi internet users, consisting of protests across Saudi Arabia; 'dozens' of
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It is also known for its massive agricultural areas that are rich in various types of vegetation and palm trees.
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for control of the coast. Probably at about this time, Qatif became the main port for the mainland surpassing '
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Qatif on Friday they were attacked by gunfire," said a police statement published by the state news agency,
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is derived from what translates to "harvest" or "grain", signifying the area's past agricultural history.
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Activists reported that seven protesters were killed from November 2011 to 10 February 2012 in Qatif.
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On 8 March 2020 Qatif was put into lockdown by Saudi Arabia until 29 April 2020 because of cases of
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The economy of Qatif witnessed a sharp decline in the 1920s, initially due to the invention of
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Several periodic religious occasions are held in Qatif, the most prominent of which are the
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Nehme, Michel G. (October 1994). "Saudi Arabia 1950-80: Between Nationalism and Religion".
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in the west. This region has its own municipality and includes the Qatif downtown,
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Different festivals throughout the year including Aldoukhala, Eid festivals, etc.
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raided Qatif in 988. In 1059, Qatif was liberated from Qarmatian rule during the
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rule in the 18th century, Qatif belonged to the historical region known as the
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Qatif is connected with other Saudi urban centers through highways mainly the
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Traditionally, people go out to the seashore to celebrate after the end of
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from the beginning of the month of Muharram until the end of the month of
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in importance for the trade and thus became the capital of the Usfurids.
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ruled the region first from the city of "al-Hasa" (predecessor to modern
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affect the region. The rest of the year, the moist southern winds, or
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Qatifi people are likely to work in the oil industry (Saudi Aramco,
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conquered Hormuz and sacked Qatif in 1520, killing the Jabrid ruler
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This article is about a region of Saudi Arabia. For other uses, see
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which are religious or scientific lectures delivered by clerics in
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Qatif functioned for centuries as the most important trade port in
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which serves as a western border for Qatif and separates it from
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rose from Al-Hasa and ruled during the struggle of Qays with the
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The Qatif coastline is rich with shrimp and many varieties of
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being used as well as many more injuries from police use of
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Governorate and urban area in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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which severely impacted the Gulf pearl trade, then due to
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List of some towns and villages forming Qatif county:
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Katif
Qatif is located in Saudi Arabia
26°33′22″N 49°59′46″E / 26.556°N 49.996°E / 26.556; 49.996
Saudi Arabia
Province
Eastern Province (Ash Sharqiyah)
Governor
Saud bin Nayef
Time zone
Area code
Arabic
governorate and urban area
Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia
Ras Tanura
Jubail
Dammam
Persian Gulf
King Fahd International Airport
Safwa
Saihat
Tarout Island
Eastern Arabia
Bahrain Region
Abulfeda
Ibn Battuta
desert
palm trees
Persian Gulf
Tarout Castle

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