Al-Awjam

Al-Awjam (Arabic:الأوجام) (locally known as Lājām [laː.dʒaːm]) is a town in the Qatif Governorate, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Al-Awjam
Al-Awjam
Coordinates: 26°33′30″N 49°57′1″E
Country	Saudi Arabia
Province	Eastern Province
Governorate	Qatif Governorate
Administrative authority	Safwa City
Population  (2022)
• Total	16,147
Time zone	UTC+3
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3

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:^[1] however, the conflict has reportedly eased since 2005.^[2]

See also

• List of governorates of Saudi Arabia
• List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia