In Pictures: An Abandoned Mansion in Beirut
According to abnf.co, the mansion used to be the home of Takieddin el-Solh , a Lebanese Sunni politician who served as Prime Minister from 1973-74, and 1980.
Ashoura Traditions: The Commemoration And The Abbas Cookies
Picture From TasteOfBeirut Ashoura Day is commemorated by Shi'a Muslims as a mourning day for the martyrdom of Hussein, the son of Ali and grandson of Prophet Mohammad during the Battle of Karbala some 1300 years ago. Re-enacting the battle has been long a tradition among the Shiite communities and involves in few areas self-flagellation in order to remember the blood that Hussein shed for them. To be honest, I am not a big fan…
Events
Save Achrafieh Stairs! Save The Mar Mikhael (Massaad) Stairs!
12 years agoMar Mikhail stairs, also known as Massaad stairs, have always served as a practical passage for residents between Mar Mikhael and Geitawi. They’ve also become in the past few years a public gathering space, an ...
Lebanon
Special Edition 50,000 Lira Bill For Lebanon’s Independence Day
12 years agoI thought it was a joke at first. Horrible bill :s PS: I know there’s a spelling mistake on the bill but does it really matter given how ugly this thing is? ...
Alcohol
J2 Vodka: The First “Lebanese” Vodka
12 years agoIt’s technically Polish made but using Lebanese mountain water. I think it’s a very ambitious move to compete with the likes of Grey Goose, Russian Standard and Belvedere but it’s definitely worth a try. I ...
Humor
Wicked Fruit
12 years ago[YouTube] There’s someone (Lebanese) you should recognize in this video clip. PS: Mute the audio on YouTube when watching the video because the song is obnoxious (and the video clip hilarious but not in a ...
Animals & Wildlife
Microwave Cat Rescue
12 years ago[YouTube] Here’s a video showing the cat that was taken away from its owner and given to Animals Lebanon after his owner tried to put it in a microwave. ...
Animals & Wildlife
Eagle Shot Down by Lebanese Hunters In Akkar
12 years agoThese reckless hunters must be put in jail. This photo depicting an eagle hunt down by two men who were identified as being residents of the northern district of Akkar has been circulating on the ...
Lebanon
Beirut Notary Bachir Gemayel
12 years agoThis guy wants everyone to know he’s named after President Bachir Gemayel. I spotted at least 4 of these signs. Mich Ghalat 🙂 ...