Kafroun

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subdivision_name1 = Tartous Governorate
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Kafroun or Al-Kafroun (Arabic الكفرون) is a Syrian town in the Tartous Governorate, it is known to be the birthplace of the famous Syrian singer George Wassouf.

The town itself is located in the Jabal an Nusayriyah range at 550 metres above sea level, making it a summer resort for locals who want to escape the hot summer temperatures in low areas.

It is also famous for it is celebration of the ascension of Mary on August 15th. On August 14th of each year, people flock to Jabal Al-Saideh from towns as far as Homs and the surrounding villages to celebrate that sacred day to Christians. People are happy and parties are thrown in the surrounding area and on top of the mountain. It is known that people will not sleep that night at all, in particular the young ones.

External links

* [http://www.kafroun.com Town website in English]
* [http://www.alkafroun.com/home.htm Town website in Arabic ]