Baabdat

The inhabitants of Baabdat are members either of the Maronite Catholic Church, or the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, or the Latin Catholic Church.{{Cite web|last=Family|first=Labaki|title=Baabdat Family Trees - Baabdat - The geography of Baabdat|url=http://www.labaki.com/en/baabdat/26|access-date=2021-07-06|website=Labaki Family|language=en}}

The name "Baabdat" is derivative of the Aramaic words, {{Transliteration|arc|beit abdutha}}, meaning "the home of adoration".{{Cite web|title=Baabdathِ|url=http://www.baldati.com/Baabdath|access-date=2021-07-06|website=Baldati}} The Aramaic name refers to an ancient temple that was built by the Phoenicians to worship the ancient Canaanite, Greek and later Roman gods.{{Cite web |url=http://www.baabdath.gov.lb/history.html |title=Municipality of Baabdath |access-date=2007-05-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722144740/http://www.baabdath.gov.lb/history.html |archive-date=2011-07-22 |url-status=dead }}

When Lebanon was part of the Roman Empire, Baabdat was home to wood hewers who supplied Beirut's shipyards with timbers.{{Cite web |url=http://www.ikamalebanon.com/accommodations/region/mount_acc/city_village/baabdat.htm |title=Baabdat |access-date=2007-05-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012183202/http://ikamalebanon.com/accommodations/region/mount_acc/city_village/baabdat.htm |archive-date=2007-10-12 |url-status=dead }}

Baabdat is known for its natural scenery, including forests of pine and oak trees that surround the village and offer opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. Key landmarks include:

Churches and Monasteries: The village is home to historic churches, including [https://churches-lb.com/city/baabdat/churches-leb/baabdate-the-monastery-of-st-anthony-of-padua/ Saint Anthony’s Church] and Our [https://www.khoolood.com/communities/692/Our-Lady-of-Deliverance-Church,-Baabdat,-Metn Lady of Deliverance], which are important centers of worship and heritage for the local community.

Cultural Sites: Baabdat hosts occasional cultural and community events, particularly during local festivals that celebrate religious or seasonal events.

Pine Forests and Trails: Baabdat’s pine-covered mountains attract nature lovers and are ideal for picnics, hikes, and family outings.

• Émile Lahoud- Lebanon's former president
• Nassib Lahoud- politician
• Carmen Labaki- film director
• Nadine Labaki- director and actress
• Salma Hayek- director and actress (her father has ancestry from Baabdat)
• Jamil Lahoud- A former army officer and minister

Although a native of Beirut, Maxime Chaya (the first from his country to climb Everest and ski all-the-way to both poles) moved to Baabdat where he now lives year-long with his children Edgard and Kelly.{{Cite web|title=Maxime Chaya|url=https://www.globalthinkersforum.org/people/maxime-chaya|access-date=2021-07-06|website=Global Thinkers Forum|language=en}}

Like most mountain villages of Lebanon, Baabdat is home to numerous, historic churches, monasteries and convents.

• Saint Mamas Church, built in the 16th century
• Saint George Church, built in the mid-18th century
• Our Lady of Deliverance Church, built in 1851
• Saint Michael Greek Catholic Church
• Saint Anthony of Padua Convent, completed in 1900

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| Apr high C =20.6

| May high C =24.8

| Jun high C =27.9

| Jul high C =29.6

| Aug high C =29.9

| Sep high C =27.5

| Oct high C =24.7

| Nov high C =19.5

| Dec high C =15.0

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| Feb mean C =9.2

| Mar mean C =11.4

| Apr mean C =15.1

| May mean C =18.8

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| Jul mean C =23.2

| Aug mean C =23.5

| Sep mean C =21.4

| Oct mean C =19.0

| Nov mean C =14.6

| Dec mean C =10.9

| Jan low C =4.9

| Feb low C =5.2

| Mar low C =6.8

| Apr low C =9.7

| May low C =12.8

| Jun low C =15.5

| Jul low C =16.8

| Aug low C =17.1

| Sep low C =15.4

| Oct low C =13.4

| Nov low C =9.8

| Dec low C =6.8

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| Feb precipitation mm =204

| Mar precipitation mm =167

| Apr precipitation mm =76

| May precipitation mm =30

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| Oct precipitation mm =41

| Nov precipitation mm =114

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{{reflist}}

• [http://www.localiban.org/article4499.html Baabdat], Localiban
• [http://www.labaki.com Toufic Labaki]
• [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/LE/05/Baabdat.html Fallingrain]
• [http://www.notreparoisse.org/ Saint Anthony of Padua Parish]

{{Matn District}}

Category:Populated places in Matn District

Category:Coloniae (Roman)

Category:Maronite Christian communities in Lebanon

Category:Melkite Christian communities in Lebanon