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Ahfara
Coordinates: 25°2′30″N56°18′41″E / 25.04167°N 56.31139°E / 25.04167; 56.31139
Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Fujairah
Elevation
61 m (203 ft)

Ahfara is a settlement in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, about 14.3 kilometres south of Fujairah International Airport. [1]

The Ahfara village was the subject of an arid land agricultural study in 2004 which mentioned livestock ranching in the area. [2]

12 new homes were built for Emiratis in 2014. [3] Ahfara, a quaint settlement in Fujairah, hosts a mosque ideal for Eid prayers:

Tranquil Environment: Serves well for peaceful and reflective prayers.

Community Gathering Point: It is known for its lively, but intimate Eid celebrations.

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