Civics
The Naassan families
The Naassan families Sunni in Trablous, Catholic in Saida, and Orthodox in Marjeyoun
Koshtban Families Sunnis in Saida
A koshtban (thimble) is a small metal cap used by tailors to protect their fingers when sewing. It is rarely used today as hand-sewing has been replaced by sewing machines.
Deir Serian: No Monastery, no Syriac, but Shia’a
Deir Serian is a village in the Qada’a of Marjeyoun. Its name suggests that it is a Christian village, yet, in fact, it is Shiite.
