Streets of Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain

The project Streets of Muharraq forms part of a wider, ongoing body of work titled A Portrait of Bahrain — my attempt to capture the country’s rich tapestry of culture, religion, and daily life, where old meets young, and contemporary lives alongside the traditional. Walking the streets of Muharraq at different times of day is a way to understand the ebb and flow of those who live, work, shop, and visit its narrow lanes and courtyards. The changing light — rising from the east and setting in the west — creates playful shadows and wells of light in the nooks and crannies of this historic labyrinth. This is what guides where I point my camera. Sometimes, it’s the way light hits a wall; other times, it’s the quiet connection with someone passing by — a story shared or simply a greeting. Always, it’s about paying attention to the layered rhythms of this place.