Nabi Shueib, Tiberias lies in the north side of the Horns of Hittim. This is an important holy place for the Druzes. Here, they worship the tomb of the father-in-law of Moses, who was Jethro, which is housed in a domed shrine. Every year in April, Druzes celebrate the memory of the man whom they regard as the first of their seven prophets. So Nabi Shueib, Tiberias is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the city of Tiberias in Israel.
The last of the prophets was Caliph el-Hakim in the 11th Century. He was a contemporary of Darazi, who formulated the secret religion of the Druzes. The Druzes believe that the remains of Jethro, whom they call Nabi Shueib, were brought in the Nabi Shueib in Tiberias from the land of the Midianites.
Druze is a small group of people that live in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Israel. Their language and culture is Arabic and they keep a secret monotheistic religion, without communal prayers. In contradiction to other people in the Middle East, Druze women play an important role in their religion and community. The Druze religion doesn't accept new members. Intermarriage is very rare and only those who have 2 Druze parents are considered members of the religion. The Druze philosophy believes in reincarnation.
The Druzes holy places in Israel include:
- Nabi Shueib, near Tiberias
- Nabi Sabalan near Horfeish
- Nabi el-Khader in Kfar Yasif
The Nabi Shueib, near Tiberias can be found at the end of the Arbel valley, about 10 kilometers from Tiberias. It takes about 6 minutes to reach the place from Tiberias.
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