Villages of Rashaya District
Awqaf in Kfar Danis
Kfar Danis is a highland agricultural village in Rashaya District, north of Dahr El Ahmar at roughly 1,100–1,130 metres.
About the village
Kfar Danis in Rashaya’s mountain highlands
Kfar Danis is a village in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, north of Dahr El Ahmar in the district’s mountain highlands. It is about 80 km from Beirut, 40 km from Zahle and 8 km from Rashaya; published references place it at roughly 1,100–1,130 metres above sea level.
Local agriculture includes figs, grapes and livestock, particularly cattle, goats and sheep. Local sources also refer to archaeological remains in the surrounding area, including a site known as Qalaat Reiman, although detailed published archaeological documentation is limited.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | Agricultural land | 33 | Rainfed land unsuitable for cultivation. |
| 953 | Mosque property | 198 | Mosque property in Kfardenis, recorded with property no. 953 and an area of 198 m². |
| 722 | Waqf land | 1860 | Terraced land needing reclamation, with a right of way to neighboring land. |
| 989 | Burial or cemetery property | 519 | Burial or cemetery property in Kfardenis, recorded with property no. 989 and an area of 519 m². |
| 1107 | Waqf land | 680 | Al-Naasa land with a well and walnut trees, enclosed by dressed stone. |
| 860 | Waqf building | 138 | Waqf building in Kfardenis, recorded with property no. 860 and an area of 138 m². |
| 388 | Agricultural land | 6110 | Rocky land requiring reclamation. |
| 990 | Burial or cemetery property | 628 | Burial or cemetery property in Kfardenis, recorded with property no. 990 and an area of 628 m². |
| 952 | Waqf building | 192 | Stone building with a floor leased for Quran education, one apartment, and two garages. |
| 951 | Waqf building | 726 | Waqf building in Kfardenis, recorded with property no. 951 and an area of 726 m². |
| 622 | Agricultural land | 5720 | Abu Sharifi land has terraces planted with olive and wild pine trees, a section needing reclamation, and recently planted olive trees. |
| 1255 | Waqf building | 1100 | Building leased for the mosque, with four apartments and a garage. |
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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.
Kfar Danis
Abdullah ibn Masoud Mosque
A mosque in Kfardenis, linked to the profile of its assigned imam in the Rashaya Endowments directory.
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Kfar Danis
Hamza ibn Abd Al-Muttalib Mosque
A mosque in Kfardenis, linked to the profile of its assigned imam in the Rashaya Endowments directory.
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Productive Awqaf
Awqaf projects that create impact
Turning protected assets into sustainable resources for mosques, Quranic education and community service.
Hamza ibn Abd Al-Muttalib Mosque Endowment Project – Kfardenis
Proceeds support Hamza ibn Abd Al-Muttalib Mosque
Operational, under construction and studying expansion
Rental apartments linked to Hamza ibn Abd Al-Muttalib Mosque, with a shop and apartment under construction and a proposed expansion of three garages and four apartments.
A shop and apartment under construction; 3 garages and 4 apartments proposed Project detailsPhoto archive
Photographs of Kfar Danis
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 Kfar Danis located?
Kfar Danis is in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, north of Dahr El Ahmar.
How far is Kfar Danis from Beirut?
It is approximately 78 kilometres from Beirut.
What is the elevation of Kfar Danis?
The village stands at roughly 1,130 metres above sea level.
How is Kfar Danis spelled?
English sources commonly use Kfar Danis and Kfardenis; the Arabic name is كفردنيس.
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How can you contribute?
Residents, the diaspora and supporters can help mosques, Quran programmes and sustainable Awqaf projects.