Villages of Rashaya District
Awqaf in Ain Arab
Ain Arab is a mountain village in Rashaya District on the western slopes of Mount Hermon, at about 1,230 metres above sea level.
About the village
Ain Arab on the western slopes of Mount Hermon
Ain Arab is a village and municipality in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, on the western slopes of Mount Hermon in Wadi Al-Taym. It stands at about 1,230 metres above sea level and is approximately 82 km from Beirut, 39 km from Zahle and 16 km from Rashaya.
The village is associated with local springs and mountain agriculture, including grapes, cherries, figs and a range of fruit and vegetable crops. Local sources identify the Al-Khidr shrine, the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle, remains of a historic structure on Qusayr Hill and old watermills in the village valley among its landmarks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1633 | Religious heritage property | 242م2 | Religious heritage property in Ain Arab, recorded with property no. 1633 and an area of 242 m². |
| 1266 | Agricultural land | 577م2 | Agricultural land in Ain Arab, recorded with property no. 1266 and an area of 577 m². |
| 1643 | Waqf building | 54م2 | Waqf building in Ain Arab, recorded with property no. 1643 and an area of 54 m². |
| 1435 | Burial or cemetery property | 360م2 | Burial or cemetery property in Ain Arab, recorded with property no. 1435 and an area of 360 m². |
| 1634 | Waqf building | 126م2 | Waqf building in Ain Arab, recorded with property no. 1634 and an area of 126 m². |
| — | Agricultural land | 3000م2 | Agricultural land in Ain Arab, recorded with an area of 3,000 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.
Ain Arab
Al-Khidr Mosque
A mosque in Ain Arab, linked to the profile of its assigned imam in the Rashaya Endowments directory.
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Photo archive
Photographs of Ain Arab
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 Ain Arab located?
Ain Arab is in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon.
What is the elevation of Ain Arab?
The village stands at approximately 1,220 metres above sea level.
How is Ain Arab spelled in English?
Both Ain Arab and Ayn Arab are used.
Where are the Ain Arab mosque and Waqf records?
The sections below list public records connected to the village in the Rashaya Endowments directory.
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How can you contribute?
Residents, the diaspora and supporters can help mosques, Quran programmes and sustainable Awqaf projects.