Lebanon is famous for its exquisite beauty, diversity, glamour, European flavour, and hospitable people. Its rich culture and history have placed it on the “must see” list of every world traveller. Lebanese cities are among the most famous names in ancient history and majestic ruins still stand today as a testimony to the greatness of people who lived in this land.
From the warm Mediterranean coast to the snow-covered mountains, winter (December-March) presents visitors to Lebanon with a host of contrasts. Winter along the coast is a mild affair, characterized by warm days and cool evenings, with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C. As such, it is a wonderful time to visit the many historical and cultural attractions along the coast, including the ancient cities of Jbeil (Byblos), Saida (Sidon), and Sour (Tyre). Not only will you avoid the crowds, but you may actually find yourself as the solitary visitor to these ancient ruins.
Finding Muslim-friendly restaurants in Beirut is pretty easy as all the restaurants in Beirut serve halal food. Some of the most prominent mosques in Beirut are Masjid Muhammed Al-Amin and the Majidyyah Mosque.
There are numerous mosques and spiritual places from the Sunni, Shiite, and Druze Muslim traditions throughout the country. They date from Umayyad times through to the Ottoman era. These places of worship are divided into mosques, madrassahs (Islamic schools), zaouiyahs (Sufi schools assigned to teach) taqiyyahs (mystical monasteries).