13/10/2026
Hidden west of the Serail, near Ain al-Shqayyef, the Sanctuary of Umm Suleiman carries one of Salima’s most meaningful stories.
Princess Sitt Zahr—remembered as Umm Suleiman—was known for devotion, generosity, and service. Her home became a place of refuge, and before her passing she left her lands and possessions to poor Druze families in Salima.
Today, the sanctuary and nearby Druze cemetery remain a sacred space of memory, humility, and compassion.
A story contributed to The Lebanon Archive by Haitham Nabil Al Masri.