Zrarieh is a town in southern Lebanon, located in the Sidon District. It is home to about 20,000 people, over half of whom are emigrants to West Africa, Europe and the Americas. The etymology of "Zrarieh" is derived from the Aramaic word for rose or flower. Zrarieh's residents are Shia Muslims by religious confession. Historically, the village has supported the Lebanese Communist Party though in more recent years, support has shifted to more mainstream Shia parties.[citation needed]

Zrarieh
Town
Zrarieh is located in Lebanon
Zrarieh
Zrarieh
Location in Lebanon
Coordinates: 33°20′30″N 35°19′58″E / 33.34167°N 35.33278°E / 33.34167; 35.33278
Country Lebanon
GovernorateSouth Governorate
DistrictSidon District
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

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