Prominent Figures

 Estefan Al Douaihi Maronite Patriarch of Lebanon and all the East. (1630 - 1704)

Estefan Al Douaihy, the son of Michael and Miriam Al Douaihy was born in Ehden on August 30, 1630. His father died when he was three years old and was brouth up by his mother who taught him the values of Christianity and the importance to serve God. She sent him to the village school to learn the fundamentals of the Maronite faith. He was a bright young student who mastered both the Arabic and the Syriac languages at an early age.
 

 Youssef Bey Karam (Batal Lebnan)

Youssef Karam became the acknowledged leader of the district, and in time became one of the most powerful personalities in Lebanese Politics. And although politically and militarily very powerful, he remained ever loyal to his faith and church. Karam's loyalty to the Church and Bkerke, the seat of the Maronite Patriarch, never waivered, and this loyalty was to have far reaching implications in future years.
 

 The Savant and Historian Jawad Boulos Makary

Jawad Boulos is one of the most distinguished Lebanese personalities in the twentieth century. He was well known for his exceptional manners and wide knowledge, and brought back to Ehden its creativity. He passed away shortly after publishing his latest book "The great changes in the history of the East since Islam".
 

 His Excellency Suleiman Bey Frangieh President of the Republic of Lebanon

Suleiman Frangieh was born in Ehden, Lebanon on the 15th June 1910, and the second eldest son of Kabalan Suleiman Frangieh and Lamia Raffoul from Ejbah. He was educated at De La Safle College, Tripoh, St. Joseph College, Zgharta, Antoura College in Kisrwan.

In 1969, Suleiman campaigned for the Presidency on a platform of Lebanese sovereignty and independence. He opposed the presence of all armed militias in Lebanon, and proposed a new Lebanese National Government with the motto "My Country is always right'. He encouraged Lebanese youth to take an interest in Lebanese politics. He also favored conscription, as a means of attaining a stronger Lebanon.
 

 His Excellency Rene Bey Mouawad President of the Republic of Lebanon

Rene Bey Mouawad was born in Zgharta, Lebanon in 1925. His father, Anis Bey Mouawad was the mayor of the local council, a highly respected person who was well known for his services to the Zgharta community. Rene's mother was Evelyn Shalhoub, also from Zgharta.