April 30
As-Suwaiq
Great Defender
As-Suwaiq (Arabic: السويق, pop. 60,868) is a coastal town and seat of Al-Suwaiq district (pop. 184,561) in the region of Al Bāţinah Noth. The name of the town refers in Arabic to "market"; it is named this because it is located in central Al Batinah and attracted not only the people who lived in the mountains but also people who lived by the region's coast to buy and sell goods. This area is known for growing bananas, mangos, citrus, and herbs.
As-Suwaiq Castle was built in the 1700s, when this area had a busy port. The castle entrance faces the sea, with the unique architecture of 3 round towers and 1 square tower. Legend has it that in the early 1800s, the stronghold was once successfully defended from attack by the wife of the governor when her husband was away in Muscat on business.
Pray for the Town and District of As-Suwaiq:
Worship with us!: Defender by Francesca Battistelli. May many Omanis know Jesus as their Great Defender!
Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’
Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:
Bidit, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 289
Al-Mutamar, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 206
Mishayiq, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population:183
Al-Widyah al-Hadriyah, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 158
Wadi al-Hamamdah, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 127
Al-Misayfyah, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 107