Haret Al Fawar is a village in Zgharta District, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon.
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Haret Al Fawar, is a very nice village, located at the foot of Terboul Mountain, above the Qoubah district, near Mejdelayah district. It's 200m above the sea shore. A foothill next to the mountains, made the nature of the village arises its neighborhood, and surrounded by valleys-like. The name was originated from a stream that was the main source of drinking water for the villagers. This stream used to flush over the valley. About 100 years the village had been populated by the three main families (Awik, Jalloul and Tabbaa). The population grew with time, and many foreigners decided to join the fulfilling simple life of Fawar. Nowadays, Muslims and Christians live together, and share themselves the good and bad times.
The main benefit of this village, which attracted people towards it, is its natural location near the city (Tripoli), but with a quite, simple, fresh-air and a good view of the sea. The villagers consider olive and oil as the most precious items in life. Of course, in addition to other items, like fig, wheat and not to forget the green plants the grow naturally in the region.
During the Lebanese civil war, 1975 till 1990, the village witnesses lots of destruction, due the bombardment of all the troops, where it was considered a very strategic spot, connecting the mountain with the coast, in addition to the good view of its surroundings.