Rumaithiya facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rumaithiya
الرميثية
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Naṣir Al-Mbarak Street, the main street in Rumaithiya
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| Etymology: Haloxylon plant (Rimth in Arabic) | |
| Nickname(s):
الرميثية المقدسة (Holy Rumaithiya); رميسيه (Rumaisīya)
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| Country | Kuwait |
| Governorate | Hawalli |
| Blocks | 12 |
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| • Total | 4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 58,127 |
| • Density | 12,110/km2 (31,400/sq mi) |
| Electoral Circle | 1st |
| Representatives in the National Assembly | Hāni Shams |
| Co-Op Society | Rumaithiya Co-Op Society |
| Location | Block 7 & Block 9 |
| Chair | ʿAbbās ʿAli l-Fīli |
Rumaithiya (Arabic: الرميثية Gulf Arabic: l-iRmēθīya) is a lively neighborhood in Kuwait. It's part of the Hawalli area, close to Kuwait City. This area is split into 12 sections called blocks. In June 2023, about 58,127 people lived here. Many residents are Shia Muslims. Rumaithiya is well-known and often mentioned in local jokes.
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Exploring Rumaithiya's Past
The area of Rumaithiya has been known for a long time. A Syrian traveler named Faisal Al-Adhama visited Kuwait in 1942. He wrote about Rumaithiya in his 1945 book, In The Pearl Country. He described it as a "beautiful place" next to Dimna, which is now Salmiya.
In 1964, the modern area of Rumaithiya was officially mapped out. It originally had 13 blocks. However, the 13th block was separated from the rest by a big highway, Kuwait's 5th Ring Road. Because of this, the 13th block was later made part of Salmiya.
Rumaithiya During the Iraqi Invasion
Rumaithiya played an important role during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990–1991. People in the area held many protests. They proudly raised the Kuwaiti flag. They refused to accept the Iraqi claims and the new government.
Many residents of Rumaithiya joined the Kuwaiti Resistance. Some of them bravely lost their lives. A special monument was built to remember these heroes. It was placed in the main Co-Op square. You can still see bullet marks on some homes from that time.
The youngest person captured was Zahrāʾ l-iQdēḥi. She was captured with her grandfather, Aḥmad is-Sayyāfi, and his resistance group in Block 11. Is-Sayyāfi's home had special equipment. This equipment was used to talk with the allied forces. However, it was stopped in January before the coalition's airstrikes began.
Places and Services in Rumaithiya
Each block in Rumaithiya has a local Co-Op Society. These are public stores that provide groceries and other basic items. The main market and mall are located in blocks 7 and 9. More than 15,000 people are registered as shareholders of the Co-Op.
Parks and Schools
Rumaithiya has two public parks. A large park in Block 6 has grassy pitches for sports. A smaller park in Block 8 also has grass pitches and a Starbucks coffee shop.
The area is home to many schools. There are 13 public schools, not including private schools and kindergartens. However, some of these buildings are quite old. Because of their age, many of them are no longer in use.
Mosques and Religious Sites
Almost every block in Rumaithiya has a publicly funded mosque. The only exception is Maqāmis Mosque. Rumaithiya is also home to Masjid Maqamis, which serves the Shi'ite community. There are also many other husainiyas (Shia gathering places). These places become very busy during the Islamic month of Muharram.
See also
In Spanish: Rumaithiya para niños
