Al-Awjam
Place in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Awjam (Arabic:الأوجام) (locally known as Lājām [laː.dʒaːm]) is a town in the Qatif Governorate, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Awjam
الأوجام | |
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  Al-Awjam | |
| Coordinates: 26°33′30″N 49°57′1″E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| Governorate | Qatif Governorate |
| Administrative authority | Safwa City |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 16,147 |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
Overview
Al-Awjam and, like most cities in the region, is home to a large Shia Muslim population. This contrasts with the majority of Saudis, who are Sunni. As a result, sectarian tensions exist, especially during the Shia holy day of Ashura:[1] however, the conflict has reportedly eased since 2005.[2]