The role of Bushehri family in Bahrain developments of the last two centuries

Bahrain has long been the destination of many Iranian immigrants, including Bushehri immigrants due to its geographical proximity and cultural commonalities with the northern shores of the Persian Gulf, especially Bushehr port. These immigrants were always considered as one of the most effective social groups in Bahrain due to their significant population. A clear example of these immigrants is the Bushehri family. Since emigration in 1860 up to now, this family has played a significant role in various areas of Bahrain society and is considered as one of the most effective families in this country. This study seeks to consider various reasons of Bushehri people migration to Bahrain and the role of these immigrants in the developments of Bahrain society, relying on the role and the position of the Bushehri family in that country during the last two centuries (especially before the independence of this country) by taking analytical view to the library, internet, and field researches. Results indicate that in the 19th and 20th centuries factors such as the geographical proximity of Bushehr to Bahrain, the appropriate economic status of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, and the cultural and religious similarities of these two lands, have caused the migration of many Bushehri people to Bahrain. The significant population and economic ability of these immigrants have made them important and influential social groups in various areas of Bahrain society.