Eker ( Arabic: العكر), sometimes spelled Ekar, [1] is an area in Bahrain, located near the villages of Nuwaidrat, Ma'ameer and the island of Sitra.
It is divided into 2 regions: East Eker and West Eker, with Shias making up the majority of the former's population. [2]
In 2012 there were bombings in the area. [1]
26°08′45″N 50°36′14″E / 26.1458°N 50.6040°E
Eker ( Arabic: العكر), sometimes spelled Ekar, [1] is an area in Bahrain, located near the villages of Nuwaidrat, Ma'ameer and the island of Sitra.
It is divided into 2 regions: East Eker and West Eker, with Shias making up the majority of the former's population. [2]
In 2012 there were bombings in the area. [1]
26°08′45″N 50°36′14″E / 26.1458°N 50.6040°E