Rahbeh, Rahbé, ( ar, رحبة) is a city located in
Akkar Governorate french: Gouvernorat de l'Akkar
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Lebanon
Lebanon ( , ar, لُبْنَان, translit=lubnān, ), officially the Republic of Lebanon () or the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is located between Syria to Lebanon–Syria border, the north and east and Israel to Blue ...
. The dwellers are
Greek-Orthodox and other confessions. In 2009, there were 6,133 eligible voters in Rahbeh.
History
In 1838,
Eli Smith noted the village, whose inhabitants were "Greek" Christians, located south of
esh-Sheikh Mohammed
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Rahbeh is the second biggest village (in North Lebanon) having Christian-Orthodox population.
It is known for having 365 springs and is reputed for making Lebanon's best shanklish
Shanklish ( ''shanklīsh'' or شنغليش ''shanghlīsh''), also known as chancliche, shinklish, shankleesh, sorke, or sürke, is a type of cow's milk or sheep milk cheese in Levantine cuisine.
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Public figures residing in Rahbeh included: Elijah Gerges, Dr Wissam Mansour, owner of one of the best laboratories in Lebanon; Nicolas Mansour, first investigating judge of Mount Lebanon; Suzanne Mansour, Notary public in Zouk Mikael/Jounieh; Georges Mansour, Lawyer; Elie Mansour, engineer and owner of « Mansour Inara »
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{{Akkar District
Populated places in Akkar District
Eastern Orthodox Christian communities in Lebanon