Haret Al Fawar

Haret Al Fawar حارة الفوار
Village
Coordinates: 34°25′58″N 35°53′18″E / 34.4328°N 35.8884°E / 34.4328; 35.8884
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 in 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]}

The village's name, which translates to "bubbling lane," originates from an old stream. ^{[citation needed]}

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.

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