Rabah: The Charming Green Hill

The further sightseers tour al-Nadarah Valley villages, the more they are fascinated by the green mountains, plains, and valleys. As well as they are charmed by flowing springs, streams, rivers, and lakes formed after winter heavy rains and snow. In summer, The mild weather during the day becomes cooler at night, even in the hottest days. The magnificent high mountains, make (Rabah) one of the most beautiful villages where the visitor enjoys the beauty of green nature.

Despite the fact that reaching  the village is  feasibly dangerous via zigzagging and narrow roads, but the moment of arriving this wonderful village will remove the trip’s troubles especially when the guest eyes fall on vineyards and apple orchards.

Rabah is located on the top of a  mountain called al-Hilo (Sweet) Mount  to the west of Homs, at an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level.

To reach the al-Hilo Mountain, which overlooks on the outskirts of the Syrian coast, you have to pass by a thick forest of pine, cypress and chestnut trees. Taking  promenades through those knotted forests blocking the sun’s rays from passersby is considered as an incredible experience.

Despite Rabah houses modern construction, yet the inhabitants still use some old construction materials such as natural stones and bricks.

At summer time, Rabah become a grand center for various touristic festivals organized by its societies, with the participation of  migrant  families  and visitors from Syria and the world. One of  the most famous  festivals , is the “Feast of Our Lady” which takes place on the 14th of August each year .

The village’s people are famous for their scientific and academic excellence in addition to their  generosity, kindness and hospitality towards visitors.

Amal  Farhat