Fakhreddine Mosque Mosque

Address: Fakhreddine Mosque, Deir al-Qamar / Mountain towns area, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon

Fakhreddine Mosque is a historic mosque in Deir al-Qamar in Lebanon’s Mount Lebanon Governorate, associated with the era of Emir Fakhreddine II. It forms part of the town’s ensemble of historic religious and civic buildings.

The mosque presents traditional stone construction with a minaret and a modest prayer hall, and it is frequently visited as part of tours of Deir al-Qamar’s preserved historic centre. The site is near other notable landmarks in the village, including old residences and small palaces.

The mosque is linked to the period of local rule under Emir Fakhreddine II in the early 17th century, when Deir al-Qamar was an important administrative and residential centre. The building reflects the town’s historical status and has been preserved within the historic district.

The mosque is located in Deir al-Qamar, a historic hill town in the Chouf area of Mount Lebanon Governorate.

• Context: Located in the historic town of Deir al-Qamar, the mosque is often visited together with nearby Ottoman-era houses and palaces.
• Architecture: Architectural features include a stone minaret and a simple courtyard typical of regional mosque design.

Reach Deir al-Qamar and surrounding villages by road from Beirut; regular taxis and private drivers cover the mountain routes. The mosque is walkable from village squares in historic towns.

• Dress modestly; the mosque is used for worship and local etiquette requires respectful behaviour.
• Combine a visit with the surrounding historic village to see Ottoman-era court houses and palaces.