Askar, Bahrain

Askar (Arabic: عسكر) is a village on the south eastern coast of Bahrain. It is also home to the shrine of Sa'sa'a bin Sohan, a companion of Imam Ali. Inhabitants today include the Al-Buainain and Al-Kaabi tribes.

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Coordinates: 26°3′24.97″N 50°36′58.79″E / 26.0569361°N 50.6163306°E / 26.0569361; 50.6163306

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