Aaiyat
Town in Akkar District, Lebanon
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Aaiyat (Arabic: عÙ٠زÙر اÙÙØ¨Ø§ØªØ Ø¹Ùات, romanized: Ê¿AyÄt) is a town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon. It is located on the side of Helena Mountain in Chakqouf and between Beino Village and Al - Burj Village. The population is mostly Sunni Muslim.[2]
Aaiyat
عÙ٠زÙر اÙÙØ¨Ø§ØªØ Ø¹Ùات | |
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  Aaiyat | |
| Coordinates: 34°32â²08â³N 36°11â²53â³E | |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | Akkar |
| District | Akkar |
| Area | |
⢠Total | 2.78 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Population (2009)[2] | |
⢠Total | 2,133 eligible voters |
| ⢠Density | 767/km2 (1,990/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| ⢠Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +961 |
Name
The name (the eye of plant flower عÙ٠زÙر اÙÙبات ) is the definition of Spartium junceum, which has yellow flowers. It was used in the town for engagement celebrations for its beautiful smell.
History
In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place as "Ayat", located east of esh-Sheikh Mohammed. The inhabitants were Sunni Muslim.[3]
It was the governance center of Mera'abi family princess in Akkar.