Awal facts for kids
Awal was the ancient name for Bahrain, an island country located in the Persian Gulf. This name was used for about 800 years!
What Does the Name Awal Mean?
The name Awal comes from an old god that people on the islands worshipped long before Islam became widely known there.
A God from Ancient Times
This god, Awal, was often shown looking like the head of an ox. It's interesting to note that Awal is quite similar to Nandi, a sacred bull god worshipped by Hindus.
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