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'''Sahab''' (سحاب) is a city in the Kingdom of [[Jordan]], south east of the capital [[Amman]]. Sahab is well-known for its Industrial Estate, the Islamic Cemetery, and Kahf of Raqeem site mentioned in the holy [[Qur'an]] ([[Surat al-Kahf]]). |
'''Sahab''' (سحاب) is a city in the Kingdom of [[Jordan]], south east of the capital [[Amman]]. Sahab is well-known for its Industrial Estate, the Islamic Cemetery, and Kahf of Raqeem site mentioned in the holy [[Qur'an]] ([[Surat al-Kahf]]). |
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The earliest inhabitants in Sahab have immigrated mostly from [[Egypt]] during the era of the [[Ottoman Empire]] in the [[1850s]]. Three major [[clans]] first inhabited the city: Zyood(الزيود) and [[Maharmah]](المحارمه). A large number of [[Palestinian refugees]] account for almost half of the city's population. Like many cities in Jordan, a minority of Egyptian workforce live and work in the area. Recently [[China|Chinese]] workforce started settling in the area working in textile factories in the industrial estate. |
The earliest inhabitants in Sahab have immigrated mostly from [[Egypt]] during the era of the [[Ottoman Empire]] in the [[1850s]]. Three major [[clans]] first inhabited the city: Zyood(الزيود) and [[Maharmah]](المحارمه). A large number of [[Palestinian refugees]] account for almost half of the city's population. Like many cities in Jordan, a minority of Egyptian workforce live and work in the area. Recently [[China|Chinese]] workforce started settling in the area working in textile factories in the industrial estate. |
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The people of sahab being known all over the world by being very hospitable and serving the best Arabian food ( Mansaf ) in Jordan and particularly elthaharwa families |
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==Famous places in Sahab== |
==Famous places in Sahab== |
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*Al-Raqaim |
*Al-Raqaim |
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Revision as of 04:10, 10 May 2008
Sahab (سحاب) is a city in the Kingdom of Jordan, south east of the capital Amman. Sahab is well-known for its Industrial Estate, the Islamic Cemetery, and Kahf of Raqeem site mentioned in the holy Qur'an (Surat al-Kahf). The earliest inhabitants in Sahab have immigrated mostly from Egypt during the era of the Ottoman Empire in the 1850s. Three major clans first inhabited the city: Zyood(الزيود) and Maharmah(المحارمه). A large number of Palestinian refugees account for almost half of the city's population. Like many cities in Jordan, a minority of Egyptian workforce live and work in the area. Recently Chinese workforce started settling in the area working in textile factories in the industrial estate.
Famous places in Sahab
- Al-Raqaim
- Al-Tajamouat Industrial City
- Islamic cemetery
- Livestock Market & Auction
- Totanjy hospital
- Al-Shaheed Square - Epi center for illegal drugs
Famous people from Sahab
- sheikh khames abdelrahman abdeljawad eltahrawi, tribal leader and Community activist
- shaikeh mohamad hamad maharmeh, tribal leader
- Mr. Khalaf Maharmah, Jordan Parliament Member
- Hamad Issaleh, Jordan Parliament Member
- Adnan Hassouneh, Ex-Parliament Member
- Ahmad Mahmoud Abdelhadi, retired army general
- Ali Abu-Hammad, educator
- sheikh Menwer Abu-Zaid, tribal leader
31°52′N 36°00′E / 31.867°N 36.000°E
who is khamis abdelrahman? and khalaf maharmah is khalaf barbour.
the real sheikh in this city is sheikh menwer abu zaid,sheikh hamad abu zeid,sheikh hani altahrawi,sheikhmohamed hamad .pls quote this as the correct informations.