Ras Rumman

For other places with similar names, see Rumman (disambiguation).

Ras Rumman (Arabic: رأس الرمان) is a neighborhood of Manama in Bahrain.

Ras Rumman رأس الرمان
Village
Ras Rumman Location in Bahrain
Coordinates: 26°14′13″N 50°35′6″E
Country	Bahrain
Governorate	Capital Governorate

Etymology

Map of Manama in 1926.

The name Ras Rumman translates to "Head of Pomegrante" this was related to the large fields starting Ras Rumman and ending near Budaiya.

History

Historically it was a separate village of its own, however with the expansion of Manama, it became incorporated into the capital city as one of its neighbourhoods as the city began unprecedented urbanization in the 20th century.^[1]

It lies to the east of the Manama Souq and roughly south of the Diplomatic Area. It has traditionally had an identity with a tradition of Pomegranate cultivation. The area was also the site of the British Overseas Airways Corporation in the 1930s.^[2]

Notable buildings

The British Embassy of Bahrain is located in Ras Rumman. It also contains the Ras Rumman Mosque.