Mubaarak

Mubaarak is a town in the Qoryoley District of the Lower Shabelle region under the Governorate of Merca City Mainland. The Shebelle River flows through the east of Mubaarak. The Shabelle River originates from the Ethiopian Highlands and flows south.

Geography

Mubaarak is located in the Qoriyoley District, in the South West State of Somalia. It is from the national capital of Somalia, Mogadishu. The nearest airport to Mubaarak is the K50 Airstrip, and the singular road that connects the two is named Marka-Afgooye Road. Mubaarak is situated above sea level.

Etymology

Mubarak is a name meaning "Blessed". It is the passive participle of the verb bāraka, which is associated with growth and blessing. It comes from the Latinate name "Benidictus", or literally "Well Spoken".