Villages of Rashaya District
Awqaf in Al-Bireh
Al-Bireh is a mountain village in Rashaya District, known for its springs, older core and more recent urban extension.
About the village
Al-Bireh: springs and agriculture in southern Beqaa
Al-Bireh is a village in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, about 78 km from Beirut, 45 km from Zahle and 15 km from Rashaya. Its average elevation is approximately 1,250 metres above sea level, with higher points reaching about 1,310 metres. Its built-up area includes an older core and a more recent extension.
The village is known for several local springs, including Ain Al-Falouj, whose water resources have supported agriculture and orchards. A local interpretation links the village name to a Syriac word associated with a fortress or a place of water, although the etymology is not considered definitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3844 | Agricultural land | 2155م2 | Agricultural land in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 3844 and an area of 2,155 m². |
| 4154 | Agricultural land | 4120م2 | Agricultural land in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 4154 and an area of 4,120 m². |
| 504 | Burial or cemetery property | 12م2 | Burial or cemetery property in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 504 and an area of 12 m². |
| 4156 | Agricultural land | 5940م2 | Agricultural land in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 4156 and an area of 5,940 m². |
| 4157 | Agricultural land | 2435م2 | Agricultural land in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 4157 and an area of 2,435 m². |
| 4155 | Commercial property | 16610م2 | Commercial property in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 4155 and an area of 16,610 m². |
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| 4153 | Agricultural land | 1620م2 | Agricultural land in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 4153 and an area of 1,620 m². |
| 612 | Mosque property | 185م2 | Mosque property in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 612 and an area of 185 m². |
| 371 | Religious heritage property | 57م2 | Religious heritage property in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 371 and an area of 57 m². |
| 629 | Commercial property | 103م2 | Commercial property in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 629 and an area of 103 m². |
| 581 | Waqf building | 138م2 | Waqf building in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 581 and an area of 138 m². |
| 512 | Waqf building | 6000م2 | Waqf building in Al Bireh, recorded with property no. 512 and an area of 6,000 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.
Al-Bireh
Al Berih Mosque
A mosque in Al Berih, linked to the profile of its assigned imam in the Rashaya Endowments directory.
Explore the mosque
Al-Bireh
Sayyid Al-Shuhada Mosque
A mosque in Al Berih, linked to the profile of its assigned imam in the Rashaya Endowments directory.
Explore the mosqueProductive Awqaf
Awqaf projects that create impact
Turning protected assets into sustainable resources for mosques, Quranic education and community service.
Al-Bireh Mosques Endowment Project
Fuel-station licence being completed
A proposed six-part commercial and service complex, alongside 38 existing garages, to diversify income for Al-Bireh’s mosques and create local jobs.
6 proposed facilities and 38 existing garages Project detailsPhoto archive
Photographs of Al-Bireh
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 Al-Bireh located?
Al-Bireh is in Rashaya District, Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon.
What is the elevation of Al-Bireh?
The village stands at approximately 1,250 metres above sea level.
Does Al-Bireh have an old and a new quarter?
Local references describe an older settlement core and a newer extension.
Where can I find Al-Bireh mosque and Waqf records?
The sections below list the mosque, public Waqf records and projects connected to the village.
Contribute to the impact
How can you contribute?
Residents, the diaspora and supporters can help mosques, Quran programmes and sustainable Awqaf projects.