Villages of Rashaya District
Awqaf in Majdel Balhis
Majdel Balhis is a mountain agricultural village on the western slopes of Mount Hermon in Rashaya District, at about 1,100 metres.
About the village
Majdel Balhis on the slopes of Mount Hermon
Majdel Balhis is a village and municipality in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, on the western slopes of Mount Hermon. It is about 95 km from Beirut, 45 km from Zahle and 15 km from Rashaya, and stands at roughly 1,100 metres above sea level. Its cadastral area is approximately 20.04 km².
Local agriculture includes cereals, olives, grapes and almonds, reflecting the mountain terrain and climate of this part of Rashaya District.
Waqf properties
The village Waqf registry
Organised public details for endowed assets in this village only. Lease and tenant records remain protected in the administrative registry.
| Property no. | Category | Area | Public description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1457 | Agricultural land | 23900 | Land recently planted with olive trees. |
| 1043 | Waqf building | 52 | Waqf building in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 1043 and an area of 52 m². |
| 30 | Agricultural land | 11882 | Land recently planted with olive trees. |
| 980 | Agricultural land | 4914 | Agricultural land recently planted with olive trees. |
| 956 | Waqf building | 139 | Waqf building in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 956 and an area of 139 m². |
| 958 | Burial or cemetery property | 144 | Burial or cemetery property in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 958 and an area of 144 m². |
| 995 | Waqf building | 306 | Waqf building in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 995 and an area of 306 m². |
| 1039 | Agricultural land | 1890 | Agricultural land in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 1039 and an area of 1,890 m². |
| 1011 | Waqf building | 140 | Rainfed building plot with a leased 90 m² apartment and a small garage. |
| 29 | Agricultural land | 256 | Agricultural land in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 29 and an area of 256 m². |
| 168 | Agricultural land | 2227 | Rainfed land recently planted with olive trees. |
| 171 | Commercial property | 10565 | Land with leased industrial garages. |
| 172 | Agricultural land | 19656 | Rainfed land planted with olive trees in 2010 alongside parcel 168 and recently replanted. |
| 764 | Agricultural land | 2700 | Land recently planted with olive trees. |
| 866 | Burial or cemetery property | 856 | Burial or cemetery property in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 866 and an area of 856 m². |
| 921 | Commercial property | 62 | Commercial property in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 921 and an area of 62 m². |
| 921 | Commercial property | — | Commercial property in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 921. |
| 1036 | Agricultural land | 1748 | Land cultivated with grains. |
| 865 | Burial or cemetery property | 4568 | Burial or cemetery property in Majdel Balhis, recorded with property no. 865 and an area of 4,568 m². |
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Mosques and imams
Mosques in the village
Each mosque has its own page for its story, photographs and religious staff, connected automatically to this village.
Majdel Balhis
Umar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque
A mosque in Majedl Balhis. The assigned imam was not named in the current source and can be added in WordPress.
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Productive Awqaf
Awqaf projects that create impact
Turning protected assets into sustainable resources for mosques, Quranic education and community service.
Umar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque Endowment Project – Majdal Balhis
Proceeds support Umar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque
Operational; expansion under study
Nine existing garages generating $795 per month after lease corrections, with 10 more proposed and estimated combined monthly income of approximately $1,795.
9 existing garages and 10 additional garages proposed Project detailsPhoto archive
Photographs of Majdel Balhis
Village and mosque photographs in one accessible archive, filterable by location.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful information
Concise answers about the Directorate’s work in the village and how to take part.
Where is Majdel Balhis located?
Majdel Balhis is in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, on the western slopes of Mount Hermon in Lebanon.
How far is Majdel Balhis from Beirut?
The village is approximately 95 kilometres from Beirut.
What is the elevation of Majdel Balhis?
Majdel Balhis stands at about 1,100 metres above sea level.
Where can I find the mosques and Waqf records of Majdel Balhis?
The sections below list the mosques, public Waqf property records and projects linked to the village by Rashaya Endowments.
Contribute to the impact
How can you contribute?
Residents, the diaspora and supporters can help mosques, Quran programmes and sustainable Awqaf projects.