Bneid Al-Gar

Bnaid Al-Gar is an area in the Capital Governorate of Kuwait and an immediate suburb of Kuwait City. It has a total area of approximately 1,320,220 square metres. The area is served by many main roads in Kuwait, including Gulf [Road (Kuwait)|Gulf Road], Independence Road, and Kuwait's 2nd Ring Road with easy access to the 1st Ring Road.

History and Etymology

As one of the oldest settlements in Kuwait, the reason behind the name is disputed. According to one theory, بنيد bnēd is a clipping of the word بنيدر bnēdar, a diminutive of the Arabic-Persian بندر bandar meaning harbour or port that can be found is some place names on the Gulf coasts. The word قار gār means pitch, and thus it was named due to the natural oil discharges from Qarū Island. The Standard Arabic equivalent would be Bunayd Al-Qār, which is also an alternative transliteration of the area's name.

Demographics

According to the public Authority for civil information, as of 30 June 2022, there are 31,111 residents. 2.5% are Kuwaiti and 97.5% are non-Kuwaiti. The area has a significant Shia population, and is known for hosting many old husainiyas, Shi'ite bookstores, as well as a Hawza.