Madjal ShamsHazy, Hi 73 Lo 62
Majdal Shams is a Druze town in the foothills of Mt. Hermon, in the Golan Heights. The border of Lebanon (black line) is north of Madjal Shams; the border with Syria (dotted line) is only a few miles to the east.
Mt. Hermon straddles the border between Syria and Lebanon and is the highest point in Syria (9,232 ft.) The southern slopes of Mt. Hermon extend into the Israeli-occupied portion of the Golan Height, where Israel's only ski resort, the Mount Hermon Ski Resort, is located at 7,336 ft..
Madjal ShamsHazy, Hi 73 Lo 62
Majdal Shams is a Druze town in the foothills of Mt. Hermon, in the Golan Heights. The border of Lebanon (black line) is north of Madjal Shams; the border with Syria (dotted line) is only a few miles to the east.
Mt. Hermon straddles the border between Syria and Lebanon and is the highest point in Syria (9,232 ft.) The southern slopes of Mt. Hermon extend into the Israeli-occupied portion of the Golan Height, where Israel's only ski resort, the Mount Hermon Ski Resort, is located at 7,336 ft..
There are four Druze villages in the Israeli-annexed portion of the Golan Heights with a combined population of 20,000. The majority of residents are of Syrian-Druze origin; most consider themselves to be Syrians. They refuse to take Israeli citizenship and hold passports that state "undetermined" for one's citizenship declaration.
Our visit to Madjal Shams and the Syrian border was just an excuse to pay a home visit to Sohad who had prepared a wonderful lunch for our OAT group (Overseas Adventure Travel). Our host at the lunch was a young Druze woman - an English teacher. I think Onnol was her name; she talked to us in excellent English about the Druze religion.
The Druze are known for their beautiful eyes
The Druze religion branched off from Islam, and although it is considered as its own religion separate from Islam. Much like the Abrahamic faiths, the Druze religion is monotheistic, and recognizes many prophets including Jesus, John the Baptist, Mohammed, and Moses. Their most respected prophet in their religion is Jethro, Moses' father-in-law.
Our lunch - a few of the delicious dishes
Multiple dishes of food, all tasty, all wonderfully spiced
There are four Druze villages in the Israeli-annexed portion of the Golan Heights with a combined population of 20,000. The majority of residents are of Syrian-Druze origin; most consider themselves to be Syrians. They refuse to take Israeli citizenship and hold passports that state "undetermined" for one's citizenship declaration.
Our visit to Madjal Shams and the Syrian border was just an excuse to pay a home visit to Sohad who had prepared a wonderful lunch for our OAT group (Overseas Adventure Travel). Our host at the lunch was a young Druze woman - an English teacher. I think Onnol was her name; she talked to us in excellent English about the Druze religion.
Multiple dishes of food, all tasty, all wonderfully spiced
Rice with vermicelli
Unknown, but wonderful
Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice
Homemade pita bread. The dough is stretched thin and baked on a hot surface. It keeps for a month.
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