- Bhairet Toula
Infobox City Lebanon
official_name = Bhairet Toula
native_name = بحيرة تولا
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governorate = North Governorate
district = Zgharta District
lat_deg = 34
lat_min = 19
lat_sec = 23
lat_hem = N
lon_deg = 35
lon_min = 58
lon_sec = 15
lon_hem = E
elevation_m = 984
mapx = 34.3231
mapy = 35.9708Bhairet Toula ( known also as Buhayrat Toula or Bouhairat Toula, Al Bouhairi, _ar. بحيرة تولا) is a village located in the
Zgharta District in theNorth Governorate ofLebanon . It is situated to the North of Toula.This village is known for its water and agriculture (Apples, Pears, Grape, Peaches, and Cherries). 90% of its population migrate during the winter months to coastal cities like
Zgharta , Mejdlaya, Tripoli,Chekka ,Batroun ,Jbeil ,Jounieh andBeirut . Al Bouhairi has 10 families, permanently settled in the village and more than 100 residences, most of those being used mainly during summertime. Also, large numbers of its citizens migrated since the end of the 19th century toAustralia ,Venezuela ,United States ,England ,France , different African countries.The church of Al Bouhairi is dedicated to "Saint
Maron " (in Arabic Mar Maroun). Its feast day is celebrated on July 28 (Monks of Saint Maron, Rouhban Mar Maroun feast). Al Bouhairi has 2 community centers, The Sacred Heart of Jesus Association and Club Al Bouhairy, active only during Summer time.
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