Haret Al Fawar حارة الفوار
Village
Coordinates: 34.4328 N 35.8884 E
Country	Lebanon
Governorate	North Governorate
District	Zgharta District
Elevation	196 m (643 ft)

Haret Al Fawar, ( Arabic: حارة الفوار) is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. Its population is composed of Maronite Christians Sunni Muslims. ^[1]

The village is located on a foothill of Terboul Mountain, surrounded by valleys. It stands 196 metres (643 ft) above sea level. ^[2] There's a mosque located in the middle of the old section of the village. As well as a modern hall for Islamic occasions such as weddings and the celebration of Mawlid of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. More than 80% of its population are Muslims, and most are with AICP ( Association of Islamic Charitable Projects).^{[ citation needed]}

Haret Al Fawar's residents trade olives and oil, in addition to other items, such as figs, wheat and other green plants^{[ which?]} which grow naturally in the region.

Etymology

The village's name, which translates to "bubbling lane," originates from an old stream that used to be a main source of drinking water for the residents. ^{[ citation needed]}

History

For the past 100 years, the village has been populated by three main families: Awik, Jalloul, and Tabbaa. During the Lebanese civil war, from 1975 until 1990, the village witnessed much destruction due to bombardment from the war. As it was considered strategic with a good view of the surrounding areas.

References

External links

• Haret el Fouar, Localiban
• Ehden Family Tree

34°25′58″N 35°53′18″E / 34.4328°N 35.8884°E / 34.4328; 35.8884

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