Clip from Maroun Baghdadi’s movie “We are all for the fatherland - كلنا للوطن” showing citizens of Southern Lebanon during the Holy month of Muharram amidst Israeli invasion - 1978.

Post Author: /u/Due_Inevitable_2784
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I think the "chance" lebanon was given has expired

Ever since the ceasefire deal, there's been a lot of talk about a "once in a lifetime chance" being given to lebanon, Trump mentioned in his visit to saudi saying that lebanon has a chance that might never come again. There was also leaks of a date being set by USA for the leb gov to disarm hezb which was mid june, and the president was trying to negotiate the date for September so that it doesnt impact tourism in the summer, those leaks were mentioned by both moumena3a and anti momena3a journalists.

I dont think the date set by the US was a random one, and looking back on it now i think it makes sense with what is going on right now and what is yet to come and i believe this was the "chance" that was talked about.

Hezb weapons arent just rockets and drones, it's a "position", an answer to the question "which side are u gonna be on in case of a US-Iran war?", it makes the gov position on the matter irrelevant regardless of what they say because simply a gov that doesnt have exclusivity of weapons doesnt have the exclusivity of decision. And with hezb's "situation" it makes it even worse...let's be real if the lebanese gov said dont attack israel or blow US embassies and khamenei issues a fatwa to seek revenge against "the great devil", who do u think hezb will listen to?

So atm, the response to the above question is that we're still on the iranian side bcz hezb can still decide to start a war and the gov still cant and wont stop them from doing so.

The war in iran isn't gonna end anytime soon by the looks of it, evrything suggests that they've reached a dead end in the negotiation. Iran is not gonna give away their nuclear project which they have been working on for the past 50 years and israel/US are not gonna call it a day and return to pre oct 7. Just look at the events of the last 2 years, hamas hit, houthis hit, hezb hit, assad removed...all these were done to get to iran, israel couldn't fly comfortably over syria if assad's air defenses were still in place and they couldnt hit iran comfortably with...
Post Author: /u/Crypto3arz
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An Egyptian who has Lebanon on his bucketlist

Hi guys
I am an Egyptian who really adores Lebanon,it's art,culture,food and people who worships fayruz and Elias Rahbani
For a long time I have been hoping to visit Lebanon; working on visiting it maybe by the end of this year if we r not dead by then due to the possible ww3 😂
I'd like to inquire if there is any considerably safe part in Lebanon, for a long time I had the dream trip in mind to visit Beirut,Byblos,Baalbek,Sidon and Tyre
Unfortunately from the news not all of these cities r away from the war zone but is it possible to visit anywhere in Lebanon, do u still get tourists despite what is going on in our region
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Difference between muslims and christians in Lebanon

I am moroccan and was wondering how is the situation in lebanon since it is a mixed religion country. Our country is muslim and it is just horrible, people here are zombies who think if we had ' real islam' we ll be advanced, and any critique of religion is deemed a zionist conspiracy. the only reason we are not like afganistan is because France is next to us and it wants no zoo besides it.
how is the situation in lebanon, do muslims not think they are the center of the world because there are many christians, how does women issues compare in both religions? is abortion legal? is virginity important? can you eat outsidd in ramadan? do the ppl from both religions mix? i also know literacy rate in lebanon is 95% and in morocco is 75% so that plays a huge part too.
Post Author: /u/Due-Duty961
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My sister's coworker threatened to kill her then brought her husband to fight her !!

My 18 yo sister works in a "x mo2asase'" . Ofc she has many coworkers and one of them is a woman in her 30s . This bitch is always on some bullshit , always fighting everyone . Yesterday she made fun of one of the workers who has a disability and that girl started to cry and have a breakdown . And just because my sister stood for her and told the boss what happened this bitch goes crazy insulting and fighting my sister (verbally) . They fought and then my sister decided to quit but the boss didn't let her cuz she's a good worker . My sister usually ignores her and she kept doing that after but later during the day she hears her talking on the phone with her husband or idk who saying "5alle e5wete ytd5alo " "e5wete sle7on 3a 5asron" "bte2tlouha bt7r2ouha e5r hamme" like wtf? I don't think it's really that deep it was a stupid fight even . My sister still ignored her making such a scene in front of her w she didn't care still went to work today 3ade but right when she gets there she finds this woman's husband waiting for her and he immediately starts insulting her ysebbela w ykforla "bde nikik/bde nik e5tik" etc.... and they accused my sister eno hye sabetla w there's noway she'd go this far . My sister immediately called my dad w 7alouha ben ba3ed but I wish i was lying like this woman and her husband are the most childish and craziest people i ever met literally 7atto 3a2lon b3a2el w7de 3omra 18!
Post Author: /u/Thin_Stretch3654
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TIL: Fairuz’ song “عصفورة الشجن-bird of sorrow” was an ode to Lebanese Shia cleric Ali Badr El-Din who was killed by the Iraqi Baathist Party.

Ali Muhammad Jawad Badr al-Din (1949 - 1980) was a Lebanese Shiite cleric. He studied in Najaf, and Fairuz sang a poem for him without mentioning his name, at his request. His body was found with gunshot wounds and signs of torture.

The Sayyid for whom Fairuz sang
In early November 1980, the body of a thirty-year-old cleric was found in one of the valleys in southern Lebanon, having been pierced by several fatal bullets, and showing signs of brutal torture. The young slain sheikh was quickly identified. He was Sayyid Ali Badr al-Din, the imam of the town of Harouf in the Nabatieh district, who had disappeared while on his way to the mosque a few days before his body was discovered.

It was said that he met Composer and Husband of Fairuz Assi Rahbani in the late 1960s and he sold him the lyrics of bird of sorrow from a poem he wrote for 35 Lebanese Liras and a pack of cigarettes. Badr El-Din was known for his poetic talent and his passion for the Lebanese “Zajal”. He was also an outspoken opposer of Saddam Hussein’s regime, which eventually led to his brutal death.
Post Author: /u/Due_Inevitable_2784
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If you’d like to hear the waves while drinking coffee…

One of those cafes under El Forno Beirut Saida road. Just don’t order anything besides Arabian coffee or tea or Shisha so you won’t get ripped off. 15$ maximum. I come here to relax. This is for the tourists on our subreddit…
Post Author: /u/Objective-Gear-121
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BAU preparation engineering entrance exam

A number presumably from BAU texted me and asked me if I wanted to enroll for the engineering preparation exam. Just wanted to know if it was a scam wala real.
And if it was real w somebody enrolled before if it was worth it
Post Author: /u/Cydekick_
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Share The Meal

Not sure how many of you have heard of an app called "ShareTheMeal" it’s a project by the UN, under their World Food Programme.

The idea is simple, you can donate to different causes or goals, and every donation helps provide meals to those in need.

It starts from just USD $0.80 per meal (less than a cup of coffee), so for around USD$4.80, you can provide six meals for a family or people in need.

I used to donate to various programs, but I’ve focused more on Lebanon ever since it was added after the last war.

Also, when you create an account, the app shows your personal impact (shown in the first photo) how many meals you’ve donated, how many goals you’ve supported, and the countries you’ve helped.

Therefore, if you could afford to spend USD$0.80 for at least one meal, know that you've helped someone in need.
Post Author: /u/Crepusculum_
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Has anyone done an interview with the Alexis & Anne-Marie Habib Foundation for a scholarship?

Hi everyone!
I’ve been invited for an interview at the Alexis & Anne-Marie Habib Foundation (Lebanon) for a potential scholarship. I would really appreciate if anyone who went through the process can share:

• what types of questions they asked,
• how the interview felt (formal/casual),
• anything you recommend preparing,
• what the foundation might value in a candidate.

Thanks so much in advance!
Post Author: /u/sassyyanny
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Lebanese Atheists: Do you feel less Lebanese?

Lately I have been thinking about something personal and kind of heavy and I wanted to hear from other Lebanese.

For those of you who identify as atheists (or agnostic) do you ever feel like you’re somehow “less Lebanese” because of it?

Iam not talking about politics or sectarian labels. I mean the day to day stuff:

Not going to church on Sunday or to the mosque with your family, not fasting, not celebrating religious holidays the traditional way, not engaging in the rituals that are so tied into our culture. Not believing in saints, 2eddis Charbel, or pilgrimage.
Not decorating your house with icons or photos of divines and saints. Not doing the typical holiday rituals or big religious gatherings.

Sometimes it feels like all those things are part of being Lebanese. And when you don’t participate, you start to feel like you’re watching from the outside looking in.
Post Author: /u/TheBroken0ne
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News Roundup - 06/03/25

• Iran’s Foreign Minister made a working visit to Lebanon. Upon arriving in Beirut, he stated that Iran hopes ‘to open a new page with Lebanon.’ During his visit, he praised Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, stating that his death would ‘lead to an increase in the strength of the Islamic resistance, because the resistance is very much alive, and so is Sayyid Nasrallah.’ He met with Hezbollah officials, and Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar thanked him for ‘Iran’s continued support to Lebanon, in all fields.’

• President Joseph Aoun met with Iran’s Foreign Minister. He stated that ‘dialogue is the solution to all disputed issues.’

• He also met with a delegation from the IMF, as well as a delegation from the foreign affairs committee of the French parliament.

• President Aoun then attended the Smart Government Conference in Beirut. In his speech, he emphasized on the need for digitization, and outlined his plan for an ‘e-government’ in Lebanon, which he said would greatly help in combating corruption.

• Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also spoke at the conference. He stated that ‘Lebanon cannot remain outside the digital world,’ adding that ‘digital transformation is the gateway to reforming state institutions, and restoring citizens’ confidence in them.’

• Prime Minister Salam then met with the Iranian Foreign Minister. They particularly emphasized the need to ‘strengthen trade and economic relations.’ Al-Jadeed reported that the Foreign Minister asked PM Salam to lift the ban on Iranian flights to Lebanon, but PM Salam refused, stating that the ban is in place ‘for security reasons.’

• PM Salam concluded his day with several meetings. He met with a delegation from the French parliamentary delegation, a delegation from the Lebanese-French Friendship Group, and several MPs. They discussed developments in the Akkar Governorate. Prime Minister Salam stated that the Qlayaat Airport ‘will soon come to light,’ and promised to establish a national university in the area.

• Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi also met with Iran’s Foreign ...
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News Roundup - 06/03/25

• Iran’s Foreign Minister made a working visit to Lebanon. Upon arriving in Beirut, he stated that Iran hopes ‘to open a new page with Lebanon.’ During his visit, he praised Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, stating that his death would ‘lead to an increase in the strength of the Islamic resistance, because the resistance is very much alive, and so is Sayyid Nasrallah.’ He met with Hezbollah officials, and Hezbollah MP Ali Ammar thanked him for ‘Iran’s continued support to Lebanon, in all fields.’

• President Joseph Aoun met with Iran’s Foreign Minister. He stated that ‘dialogue is the solution to all disputed issues.’

• He also met with a delegation from the IMF, as well as a delegation from the foreign affairs committee of the French parliament.

• President Aoun then attended the Smart Government Conference in Beirut. In his speech, he emphasized on the need for digitization, and outlined his plan for an ‘e-government’ in Lebanon, which he said would greatly help in combating corruption.

• Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also spoke at the conference. He stated that ‘Lebanon cannot remain outside the digital world,’ adding that ‘digital transformation is the gateway to reforming state institutions, and restoring citizens’ confidence in them.’

• Prime Minister Salam then met with the Iranian Foreign Minister. They particularly emphasized the need to ‘strengthen trade and economic relations.’ Al-Jadeed reported that the Foreign Minister asked PM Salam to lift the ban on Iranian flights to Lebanon, but PM Salam refused, stating that the ban is in place ‘for security reasons.’

• PM Salam concluded his day with several meetings. He met with a delegation from the French parliamentary delegation, a delegation from the Lebanese-French Friendship Group, and several MPs. They discussed developments in the Akkar Governorate. Prime Minister Salam stated that the Qlayaat Airport ‘will soon come to light,’ and promised to establish a national university in the area.

• Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi also met with Iran’s Foreign ...
  Post Author: /u/PhoenixTheRadical
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Call for Participants: Master’s Thesis Study on Generational Trauma in Lebanon

Good afternoon, everyone!

My girlfriend, a Lebanese student currently pursuing her master’s degree abroad, is working on her memoir. To help her gather participants, we’re reaching out here. If you’re interested in contributing, please take a moment to fill out the form linked below.

Thank you so much for your support! Cheers!

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📢🎓Hey everyone! Looking for participants 🇱🇧

I’m Diana Gorab, a clinical psychology student working on my Master’s thesis about intergenerational trauma in Lebanon, and I need your help to make it happen 🙏

Were your parents in Lebanon during the civil war?

If you're :

• ⁠ ⁠18 to 35 years old

• ⁠ ⁠Lebanese residing in Lebanon 🇱🇧

I’d love to chat with you!

The interview is online, can be done in English, Arabic, or French (45 to 60 minutes)

Check out the link for more info and to sign up:

🔗 Link (ENG): https://survey2.ulb.be/index.php/141572?lang=en

🔗Link (French) https://survey2.ulb.be/index.php/141572?lang=fr

Looking forward to hearing your story

📤 Please share this message with family and friends

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Call to participate in master's thesis study about generational trauma in Lebanon.

Good afternoon, everyone!

My girlfriend, a Lebanese student currently pursuing her master’s degree abroad, is working on her memoir. To help her gather participants, we’re reaching out here. If you’re interested in contributing, please take a moment to fill out the form linked below.

Thank you so much for your support! Cheers!

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📢🎓Hey everyone! Looking for participants 🇱🇧

I’m Diana Gorab, a clinical psychology student working on my Master’s thesis about intergenerational trauma in Lebanon, and I need your help to make it happen 🙏

Were your parents in Lebanon during the civil war?

If you're :

• ⁠ ⁠18 to 35 years old

• ⁠ ⁠Lebanese residing in Lebanon 🇱🇧

I’d love to chat with you!

The interview is online, can be done in English, Arabic, or French (45 to 60 minutes)

Check out the link for more info and to sign up:

🔗 Link (ENG): https://survey2.ulb.be/index.php/141572?lang=en

🔗Link (French) https://survey2.ulb.be/index.php/141572?lang=fr

Looking forward to hearing your story

📤 Please share this message with family and friends

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Post Author: /u/Zoorve
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News Roundup - 06/01/25

• Reports suggesting that Deputy U.S Special Envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, may leave her position circulated. She is expected to be transferred to another role within the Trump administration, and her replacement will be announced later this week. Al-Jadeed confirmed that these reports are likely accurate, and emphasized that this move is not expected to cause a major shift in U.S policy towards Lebanon.

• President Joseph Aoun conducted a working visit to Iraq. At the airport, he was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. President Aoun stated that the visit was one of appreciation for Iraq’s continued support for Lebanon. He specifically thanked Iraq for its oil shipments over the years, and stressed on the need to deepen cooperation and coordination in various fields, including in the fight against terrorism and extremism.

• President Aoun later met with both Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.

• He held a joint press conference with the Prime Minister. Both leaders emphasized on the need to fully implement UN Resolution 1701, end the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, confine all weapons within Lebanon to the Lebanese state, and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

• President Aoun also met with the Chaldean Patriarch of Iraq. They together stressed on the importance of maintaining a continued Christian presence in the Middle East, the need to fight corruption, terrorism, and extremism, and more.

• President Aoun also held a phone call with the son of Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani, to inquire about his father’s health. Al-Sistani’s son thanked President Aoun for the gesture, and wished him success.

• Finance Minister Yassine Jaber was interviewed on Al-Jadeed. He stated that the government is working on improving security at Beirut’s airport, with the first step being the installation of new scanners. On the issue of economic reform, he said that Central Bank Governor Karim Souaid’s de...
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