Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon

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The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque is a Sunni mosque located in Independence Square (or Martyrs' Square) in downtown Beirut, Lebanon. About one third of the Lebanese population are Sunni Muslims.

In fact, Lebanon, being a country in the Middle East, has a very religiously diverse society. You will find Shia and Sunni Muslims. Christians off all kinds: Greek Orthodox, Maronites, Armenian Orthodox, Armenian Catholic, Roman Catholic, Copts, Syriac Orthodox and many others. And not forget the Druze.  

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Lebanese singer and actress Sabah (1927)

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Beirut - Paris of the East - Capital of Lebanon

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The capital and largest city of Lebanon with over 1 million inhabitants is located in the western part of the country on the Mediterranean Sea.

The Beirut Central District or Centre Ville is the name given to Beirut’s historical and geographical heart. The district is a cluster of stone-façade buildings lining arcaded streets and radial alleyways. The architecture of the area is a mix of French Architecture and Venetian Gothic architecture mixed with Arabesque and Ottoman influences.

The District contains tens of restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as a wide range of shopping stores mainly in Beirut Souks.

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