Al-Hamdan
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Al-Hamdan or Hamdan is a famous Druze
family. They were banished from Lebanon
after the Battle of Ain Dara in 1711 and were among the first to migrate to Jabal ad-Duruz in Southern Syria. But half of them stayed in Lebanon, and many where known to be from the government and men of law, and they still live today in Lebanon,Kobeih,Ein Enoub and bater ech chouf. And their ancestors where Saif el Dawla and Abo Feras al Hamdany in Alleppo, Syria, so they are royal blooded. They became leaders there, but they lost their position to al-Atrash family in 1869. They were almost wiped out in the events. They still live today in different parts of Jabal ad-Duruz.
Druze
The Druze are an esoteric, monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism. The Druze have an eclectic set of beliefs that incorporate several elements from Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism...
family. They were banished from Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
after the Battle of Ain Dara in 1711 and were among the first to migrate to Jabal ad-Duruz in Southern Syria. But half of them stayed in Lebanon, and many where known to be from the government and men of law, and they still live today in Lebanon,Kobeih,Ein Enoub and bater ech chouf. And their ancestors where Saif el Dawla and Abo Feras al Hamdany in Alleppo, Syria, so they are royal blooded. They became leaders there, but they lost their position to al-Atrash family in 1869. They were almost wiped out in the events. They still live today in different parts of Jabal ad-Duruz.