{"id":6905,"date":"2026-08-03T12:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/followlebanon.com\/?p=6905"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:18:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T08:18:30","slug":"souq-al-balad-in-antelias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/followlebanon.com\/souq-al-balad-in-antelias\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Souq al-Balad&#8221; in Antelias"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Every Saturday, Antelias hosts the \u201cSouq al-Balad\u201d event in Antelias,<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">which combines shopping, fresh produce, handicrafts, and family activities in a unique atmosphere suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The market is held at MadebyNature \u2013 Antelias, Lebanon,<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the announced schedule continuing through September 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>A Weekly Experience in Antelias<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u201cSouq Al-Balad\u201d offers visitors a diverse range of products, including fresh food and local produce,<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">as well as artwork, handicrafts, and handmade items presented by a number of exhibitors and participants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The experience isn\u2019t limited to shopping; the market also features a children\u2019s area with entertainment and family activities,<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">making it an ideal destination for families looking to spend their Saturday mornings and afternoons in a different way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Visitors can also look forward to a range of surprises and diverse experiences, as part of an effort to turn the market into a regular weekly<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">in Antelias that combines food, shopping, entertainment, and support for local products and crafts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSouq al-Balad\u201d opens its doors weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., giving residents of Antelias<\/p>\n<p>and neighboring areas the opportunity to discover new products and enjoy their weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Saturday, Antelias hosts the \u201cSouq al-Balad\u201d event in Antelias, which combines shopping, fresh produce, handicrafts, and family activities in a unique atmosphere suitable for all ages. 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