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    Jahra, also referred to as Al Jahra, is the capital of Al Jahra Governorate, Kuwait. It is home to the historic Kuwaiti Red Fort, the site of the 1920 Battle of Jahra.

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    Farm in Jahra

    Jahra was founded as an oasis village and was surrounded by agricultural land, predominantly consisting of palm tree cultivations. Over time it grew into a trading town.

    Jahra is close to the infamous "Highway of Death", where during the Gulf War, the American-led coalition attacked Iraqi military personnel retreating from Kuwait, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Iraqi forces and destruction of hundreds of vehicles.

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    Jahra is 32 km (20 mi) west of Kuwait City and is reachable by driving along Jahra Rd/Route 80. There is also a frequent bus service from Maliya Bus Station in Kuwait City to Al Jahra Hospital, which takes around one hour.

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    Map
    Map of Jahra

    See

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    • 1 Kuwaiti Red Fort (Qaṣr al-Aḥmar). Also known as the Red Palace, this historic fort and museum was the site of the 1920 Battle of Jahra, which took place during the Kuwait-Najd War. Kuwait Red Fort (Q12191336) on Wikidata Kuwait Red Fort on Wikipedia

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    • 1 Jahra Mall, +965 56562040. Daily 9AM-11PM. A budget shopping mall in Jahra with a range of shops, grocery stores, restaurants cafes, toy stores and an ice skating rink.

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    • Freej Swaeleh, Mall Branch, Street 4. One of the best Kuwaiti restaurants in Jahra. The chicken majbous and lamb ribs are highly recommended.

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