Tarout Island

Tarout Island, or Ishtarut, named by the Phoenicians, is the second largest island in the Arabian Gulf. Tarout Island, and Al Qatif Oasis, which is on the coast near it, is located in the western province of Saudi Arabia. Before Islam, Tarout Island was known as Ishtarut.
Ishtarut was the name of their God of love and beauty. The history of this island goes back to over five thousands years ago. It was believed to be “the Garden of Eden, a piece of Heaven on Earth,” according to some website. Tarout Island is the birth of cultures, one of the quaint cities in history and the most important seaport in the past. Tarout Island became interesting because it has Tarout castle. This castle is the most important historical location on the Gulf Sea. I was born in Tarout Island and I love this city not just because I was born on it, and also because it’s very old.

by Ahmed A. ALzamzam