Bachoura, BeirutAl Bachoura is a neighbourhood in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.EtymologyThe name 'Bachoura' possibly originates from a military term used by the Mamluk state, meaning sand dams. The area was formerly known as "Torbat Omar".DemographicsIn 2014, Muslims made up 87.84% and Christians made up 11.47% of registered voters in Bachoura. 47.72% of the voters were Shiite Muslims and 40.09% were Sunni Muslims.