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Majdal Shams is right on the border with Syria. The fence separated the Golan Druze from their brothers in Syria. This place is where Druze from both sides come to see each other. As the distance from the other side if minimal here. People come here and shout to their relatives on the other side.
Written May 19, 2005
In the centre of Majdal Shams you'll find a big statue of a man riding a horse. This is Sultan El-Atrash, the Druze hero. He was the leader of the 1925 revolt against the French who ruled Syria back then.
Notice the Syrian flag hanging from the monument. Since 1982, when the Israeli government annexed the Golan heights and declared the local Druze Israeli citizens, there is a fight between the people who want to be a part of Israel and the ones who claim they are Syrians and refusing the Israeli identity cards.
Updated May 19, 2005
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The Druze religion was established in Cairo, Egypt in 1017 by Muhammadu d-Darazi. it is believe the religion is an of shoot from Shi'is Islam, although Druze do not give the Koran the same importance as other Muslims do. They also believe in reincarnation in to human form. The better you are in this life the better life you will be reincarnated to, a great incentive!
There are over 1million Druze world wide, most living in Syria & Israel.
To learn more about this fascinating religion have a look at the website below.
Updated Apr 25, 2005
Website: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Society_&_Culture/druze.html
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