Kahale (Arabic: الكحالة), is a mountain village in the district of Aley (Caza Aley), Lebanon, situated 13 km from Beirut. The population is estimated to be around 11,000 residents, with the majority being Maronite Catholic.[2]
Geography
Considering the locale and geography of the Kahale this name is suited well. A valley extends from the Sh'har west side of the Kahale into the Rjoum, eastern side of the Kahale.[citation needed]
History
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called el-Kahhaleh, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.[3]
Religion
Kahale has a predominantly Maronite Catholic population.
The village has three churches:
- Mar Elias (مار الياس )
- Our Lady (السيدة)
- Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس)
This in addition to Don Bosco monastery and school, and Saint Charbel Home for the elderly which is now closed.
References
- ^ a b Kahhaleh, Localiban
- ^ "التوزيع حسب المذاهب للناخبين/ناخبات في بلدة الكحاله، قضاء عاليه محافظة جبل لبنان في لبنان" [Distribution of voters by sect in the town of Kahaleh, Aley District, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon]. Lub-anan (in Arabic). Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 191
Bibliography
- Abi Khalil, Charbel. (1997). History of the Kahale. Beirut: The Arabic Press.
- Robinson, E.; Smith, E. (1841). Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai and Arabia Petraea: A Journal of Travels in the year 1838. Vol. 3. Boston: Crocker & Brewster.
