πŸ•―οΈ Eid el Saydeh 2026 β€” August 15 Guide

πŸ•―οΈ Eid el Saydeh 2026 β€” August 15 Guide

MIREILLE EID

August 15 is Lebanon's most beloved summer celebration. Eid el Saydeh β€” the Feast of the Assumption β€” transforms village squares, mountain roads and coastal towns into one long, joyful night.

Fireworks over Deir el Qamar. Candlelight processions in Bhamdoun. The fairgrounds of Jezzine. Mass at Harissa overlooking the bay. Whether you're heading to your village, hosting family, or watching the night sky light up from a rooftop in Beirut β€” this guide covers every celebration worth dressing up for.

AUGUST 2026
Artist / Event Date Venue Genre Book
Souk el Akel – Eid el Saydeh Edition Aug 14–15 | Evening Mar Mikhael, Beirut Food & Culture Book β†’
Candlelight Procession – Bhamdoun Aug 14 | 10PM Bhamdoun Village Square Religious / Heritage More info β†’
Midnight Mass – Our Lady of Lebanon Aug 14 | Midnight Harissa, Jounieh Religious / Heritage More info β†’
Eid el Saydeh Fireworks – Deir el Qamar Aug 15 | 9PM Deir el Qamar, Chouf Village Celebration Free
Jezzine Eid el Saydeh Fairground Aug 14–16 | All day Jezzine, South Lebanon Village Celebration Free
Zahle Grand Fireworks – Berdawni River Aug 15 | 9:30PM Town Centre, Zahle, Bekaa Village Celebration Free
Bhamdoun Summer Festival Concert Aug 14–15 | 8PM Bhamdoun, Mount Lebanon Lebanese Pop Book β†’
Kfardebian Eid el Saydeh Night Aug 15 | 8PM Kfardebian, Keserwan Village Celebration Free
Baskinta Open Air – Eid el Saydeh Aug 15 | 9PM Baskinta, Mount Lebanon Village Celebration Free
Faraya Street Festival Night Aug 15 | 8PM Faraya Highway, Mount Lebanon Village Celebration Free

OPEN ALL AUGUST 15 β€” Must-Visit Spots
Activity When Location Type Info
Harissa Cable Car + Shrine Aug 15 | 8AM–11PM Harissa, Jounieh Pilgrimage More info β†’
Deir el Qamar Historic Village Walk Aug 15 | All day Deir el Qamar, Chouf Heritage Free
Beiteddine Palace Gardens Aug 15 | 9AM–6PM Beiteddine, Chouf Cultural More info β†’
Moussa Castle Aug 15 | 9AM–5PM Deir el Qamar area, Chouf Heritage More info β†’
Jezzine – Our Lady of the Waterfall Aug 14–16 Jezzine, South Lebanon Religious Free
Anfeh Coastal Village Walk Aug 15 | All day Anfeh, North Lebanon Heritage Free
πŸ’‘ Every village celebrates differently β€” check your municipality's Facebook page for the local programme the week before. Fireworks in most villages start between 9PM and midnight on August 14th or 15th. Roads to Deir el Qamar, Jezzine and Zahle fill up fast β€” go early or plan to stay the night.

πŸ•―οΈ Β Celebrating Eid el Saydeh this summer?

Village processions, family dinners under the stars, fireworks lighting up the Chouf β€” August 15 is a night that deserves jewelry worth remembering. Our Arabesque Mandala Earrings catch the candlelight beautifully, and for those heading to Harissa, Deir el Qamar or Beiteddine, our Heritage & Homelands collection carries the spirit of Lebanon in every piece.

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