Harissa (AsiaNews) – The shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, with the statue that dominates the entire coastline of the country from the summit of Harissa, begins tomorrow to celebrate her Jubilee. Opened in 1908, it celebrates 110 years.
The shrine of Harissa is the destination of many pilgrimages by Christians, but also by Muslims, who honor the Virgin Mary, mentioned in the Koran. Muslim women visit the shrine, light candles and offer flowers and money especially to ask for the grace of having a child.