The first part of the district's name, "abu", translates to "father" and is used as a prefix for geographical features.

"Sidra" is a reference to the sidr tree (Ziziphus nummularia) which grows abundantly in the area.

[4] Ashghal (The Public Works Authority) launched a QR 2.6 million project to construct a religious complex in Bu Sidra in November 2013.

Maha Al Khaleej for Contracting Co. was selected as the contractor.

As part of the project, a 200 worshipper capacity mosque, an imam's house and an ablution block were constructed.