Badr Ghulum House

Welcome to the historic narrow lanes of Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain. The place where you are currently standing is a peaceful pedestrian walkway on the island of Muharraq, which served as the global center of the pearl diving…

When Bahraini pearl divers suffered from agonizing occupational illnesses caused by extreme underwater pressure and high salinity in the harsh Arabian Gulf, the first place they sought for relief was not a modern hospital, but…

When pearl divers submerged into deep underwater realms without any modern breathing equipment, holding their breath for long tens of seconds at a time, the most common and devastating afflictions they suffered were severe lung…

In an era long before synthetic pills or chemical pharmaceuticals were invented, what healed the severe injuries of pearl divers returning from dangerous seas was custom folk remedies blended from desert herbs, natural mineral…

In the densely built historic city of Muharraq, a courtyard garden filled with lush green plants and trees was far more than a decorative feature; it functioned as a vital natural air conditioner that cooled the entire…

A century ago, this historic space was dedicated to treating the physical afflictions of suffering pearl divers; today, it has been brilliantly transformed into an adventurous play and learning space where children laugh and…

As we step out through the historic wooden door of the Badr Ghulum House, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for sharing this meaningful journey today. This modest coral stone house we explored together was far more than an…