Ibrahim al-Urayyid

Ebrahim Al-Arrayedh (, 8 March 1908 – 28 May 2002) Ibrahim Al-Arrayedh was a celebrated Bahraini poet and writer, widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures in Bahrain’s modern history. His work helped shape the country’s cultural identity and led the literary movement throughout the 20th century

Biography Born in Bombay, India , on 8 March 1908, Al-Arrayedh came from a diverse background—his father came from Manama, Bahrain, and his mother came from Iraq.

In 1922, at the age of 14, he visited Bahrain for the first time and began studying at the Hidaya al-Khalifa School, the island’s first formal educational institution. In 1926, he returned to Bombay, where he completed his high school education. During his studies, Al-Arrayedh developed an interest for languages and literature, including fluency Persian, English, and Urdu. His deep interest in Urdu literature led him to pursue further studies at Aligarh Muslim University