Jabal al Arbaʿīn

Perched high on the slopes of Mount Qasioun, Jabal al Arbaʿīn is a place where legend, faith, and breathtaking views converge. Named after the revered Shrine of the Forty, it has drawn pilgrims for centuries, who come to honor the memory of forty pious saints said to have prayed there. The climb to al Arbaʿīn rewards visitors with astonishing views of Damascus and the lush Ghouta plain, especially at sunset when the city glows beneath the mountain’s watch. Sparse limestone slopes, rare wildflowers, and the hum of history in the wind make it not just a viewpoint, but a spiritual and cultural landmark woven into the soul of Damascus.