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Al Bayda (Arabic البيضاء (help·info), also transliterated as Al-Baidhah, El-Beda and Beida (known as Beda Littoria under Italian occupation) is the third largest city in Libya.
Al Bayda's history stretches back to Ancient Greece, when it was known as Balagrae One of the greatest attractions in the city today is the tomb of a famous companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Ruwaifi bin Thabit al-Ansari
Al Bayda is also famous for the neighbouring areas of Shahad and Susah; the 2000 year old ruins of Cyrene are located in Shahad, whilst Susah is a seaside resort. Al Bayda's climate is considered by many Libyans to be the most pleasant in the country.
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