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Almorada (Arabic: الموردة / transliterated: Almo rada ) is an ancient district in Omdurman city, Khartoum State, Sudan. Almorada neighborhood is one of the most prestigious district in the Eastern part of Omdurman city.
Contents
- Map of Al Mawrada Omdurman Sudan
- Geography
- History
- Etymology
- Climate
- Social life in Almorada district
- Famous places and buildings
- Education
- The most important families in Almorada
- The most important figures in Almorada
- References
Map of Al Mawrada, Omdurman, Sudan
Geography
Almorada borders, from the east by Nile Street, a two-way street extends from north to south, and Almorada Street which extends from north to south divided the district to Almorada East and Almorada West. It is bordered on the south by Khour Abuanjah and form the north Alhashmab and Alomara district.
History
The district is one of the old residential districts in Omdurman, but it was found before AlMahdia government. Almorada district is one of the neighborhoods of Omdurman city, which is an ancient and old neighborhood and may have arisen before Omdurman the national capital of Sudan.
Etymology
The story about the name which was given after: We find that Imam Mohamad Ahmad Almahdi was taken the small village of Omdurman as headquarters of the Government of AlMahdia at that time and began to build this city. The sailboats carrying timber, firewood and food from the north, east and souththen were provided to Omdurman at the north shore of the Nile to Almahdi House and Khalifa al-Mahdi, and therefore called on this Anchorage Almorada.
Climate
Almorada features a hot desert climate, with only the months of July and August seeing significant precipitation. Almorada averages a little over 155 millimetres (6.1 in) of precipitation per year. Based on annual mean temperatures, Omdurman is one of the hottest major cities in the world. Temperatures may exceed 53 °C (127 °F) in mid-summer.
Its average annual high temperature is 37.1 °C (99 °F), with six months of the year seeing an average monthly high temperature of at least 38 °C (100 °F). Furthermore, none of its monthly average high temperatures falls below 30 °C (86 °F). This is something not seen in other major cities with hot desert climates. Temperatures cool off considerably during the night, with Omdurman's lowest average low temperature of the year just above 15 °C (59 °F).
Social life in Almorada district
Omdurman is the country's historic, cultural, and spiritual capital. Almorada natural result of their diversification and growth, were divided into various tribes and families. The basis of co-operative effort among all people in the society whether he is black or fair-skinned. No one will be regarded as high or low. There will be no untouchability. There will be no special restrictions upon them in eating, drinking and social contracts. They are affectionate, cooperative and helpful to each other. All of them are fond of sympathy, affection, kindness and fair treatment.
Famous places and buildings
Education
There are several educational institutions in Almorada Omdurman. Some of the notable schools include: