Lebanese Christians are divided into many sects like Maronites, Orthodox, Melkites, and Protestants. Lebanese Maronites are concentrated in the north Beirut (northern parts of Greater Beirut), northern part of Mount Lebanon Governorate, southern part of North Governorate, parts of Beqaa Governorate and South Governorate. Lebanese Orthodox are concentrated in the north Beirut (northern parts of Greater Beirut), Lebanese North areas including Zgharta, Bsharre, Koura, and Batroun. Lebanese Protestants are concentrated mainly within the area of Beirut and Greater Beirut. The other Lebanese Christians are concentrated also in similar areas like in east Beirut (northern parts of Greater Beirut), Mount Lebanon, Zahlé, and Jezzine. Christianity Population (40.4%) Symbol:The christian symbol is the cross, but they also use the fish as well. The cross is so that you'll remember the sacrifice that ,Jesus made for us. The fish represents the promise Jesus made. Which was that he would be like Jonah, meaning he'd be gone for three days, but shall arise on the third day.
Islam
Lebanese Muslims are divided into many sects like Shiites, Sunnites, Druze, Alawites, and Ismailis. Lebanese Shiites are concentrated in Southern Lebanon, Baalbek District, Hermel District and the south Beirut (southern parts of Greater Beirut). Lebanese Sunnites are mainly residents of the major cities: west Beirut, Tripoli, and Sidon. Sunnis are also present in rural areas including Akkar, Ikleem al Kharoub, and the western Beqaa Valley. Lebanese Druze are concentrated south of Mount Lebanon, in the Hasbaya District and Chouf District. Under the Lebanese political division (Parliament of Lebanon Seat Allocation) the Druze community is designated as one of the five Lebanese Muslim communities (Sunni, Shia, Druze, Alawi, and Ismaili). Islam Population (54%) Symbol:The star and crescent symbol only became associated with Islam in the mid-20th century, in the national flags of various successor states of the Ottoman Empire.