Pray for Lebanon
Learn about and pray for Lebanon in just 5 minutes per week!
Receive one email per week for 13 weeks about Lebanon’s history, geography, persecution profile, and largest unreached people groups.
WEEK 1
Prayercast
Pray along with a local believer for their nation.
WEEK 2
Operation World
Pray through Operation World's country profile.
WEEK 3
World Watch List
Pray through the country's persecution profile.
WEEKS 4-13
People Groups
Pray for the country's 10 largest unreached people groups.
Introduction
Lebanon is a Mediterranean country with stunning coastlines, is rich in history and religious diversity. Nestled between Syria and Israel, its strategic location has made it a focal point in regional conflicts. With a population of around six million, Lebanon is home to Muslims (Shia and Sunni), Christians, and Druze.
Arabic is the official language, but French and English are widely spoken. A democratic republic, Lebanon represents each major religion in its parliamentary system.
A devastating civil war raged from 1975 to 1990, involving Israel and Syria, leading to the formation of Hezbollah. This terrorist organization remains in conflict with Israel. Lebanon has also faced an immense refugee crisis, straining its economy.
Despite these challenges, Lebanon’s promotion of religious freedom and the legal allowance for conversion provide a unique opportunity for Christian outreach, making it a crucial hub for ministry in the Middle East.
Fast Facts
Capital City: Beirut
Population: 5.3 million (14% unreached)
People Groups: 25
10/40 Window: Yes
Major People Groups: 65% Lebanese Arab; 12% Palestinian Arab; 9% Syrian Arab; 4% Armenian
Major Religions: Islam 59%, Christian 35%
Language: Arabic
GDP Per Capita: $11,600
Literacy Rate: 95%
Did you know? Lebanon is known as the “Land of the Cedars” due to its iconic cedar trees, which are featured on the national flag.
Also, Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, was once known as the “Paris of the Middle East” due to its vibrant cultural scene.
Pray for the unreached people groups of Lebanon
The Lebanese Arabs and Palestinian Arabs are technically “minimally reached” instead of “unreached” according to Joshua Project. But we included them in this list because they make up over 75% of the population of Lebanon and are only 0.4% and 0.1% Evangelical, respectively.
Below are the 10 largest unreached people groups in Lebanon:
| Name | Religion | Population |
| 1. Arab, Lebanese | Islam | 14,227,000 |
| 2. Arab, Palestinian | Islam | 1,814,000 |
| 3. Druze | Other / Small | 1,674,000 |
| 4. Kurd, Kurmanji | Islam | 1,583,000 |
| 5. Arab, Syrian | Islam | 1,410,000 |
| 6. Alawite | Islam | 725,000 |
| 7. Arab, Egyptian | Islam | 465,000 |
| 8. Turkmen, Middle-Eastern | Islam | 82,000 |
| 9. Bedouin, Levantine | Islam | 57,000 |
| 10. Aramaic, West | Islam | 54,000 |
Pray for Lebanon
“Slow drip” your learning and prayers for Lebanon: its history, geography, persecution profile, and largest unreached people groups.