In 1860, religious violence in Chouf and Metn turned into war. Its echoes reached as far as Zahlé and Damascus. Chalhoub families living in regions touched by the war relocated to safer areas. This is why the Chalhoub family can be found in more than 80 villages and towns in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
Ultimately, no matter our individual beliefs and citizenship, the Chalhoubs are a single family descended from Prince Hanna Abi Chalhoub over 1,400 years ago. Our ancestors in the past and our family members today have accomplished greatness in the fields of art, science, law,
1623 Return of Prince Hanna the 2nd 
