Freidis, Chouf, Lebanon

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About Freidis

Freidis is a Chouf-area locality in Mount Lebanon.

Name & origin

Freiha explains that the word Freidis, found in many place names, is of Persian origin from the Zend dialect, becoming Pardaisa in Aramaic, meaning 'garden'.

History

Freiha explained Freidis as a word of Persian origin, from the Zend dialect, that passed into Aramaic meaning garden — the same root behind the word paradise. Its registered population is counted together with Barouk, and its antiquities are treated with Barouk’s.

In figures

area ~450 ha · ~50 km from Beirut

Notable people

Notable landmarks

Common questions

Where is Freidis located?

The town of Freidis is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, about 50 km from Beirut.

How far is Freidis from Beirut?

Freidis is about 50 km from Beirut.

What does the name Freidis mean?

Freiha explains that the word Freidis, found in many place names, is of Persian origin from the Zend dialect, becoming Pardaisa in Aramaic, meaning 'garden'.

Who are some notable people from Freidis?

Notable people connected to Freidis include Sheikh Izz al-Din Wa Rajjal.

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