Rahat

The municipality of Rahat spreads across 33 distinct neighborhoods where different Bedouin clans maintain their individual community structures and traditions.

The land where Rahat stands belonged to the Al-Tayaha tribe until 1972 when the Israeli government established it as a permanent settlement for nomadic Bedouins.

Residents of Rahat maintain traditional Bedouin cooking methods, serving meals in their homes where guests experience regional food preparation techniques and customs.

The Lehavim-Rahat Railway Station connects the city to major transportation networks, providing regular service to Beersheba and other regional destinations.

Archaeological excavations in 2019 uncovered one of the earliest known rural mosques near Rahat, dating to the initial period of Islamic history.

Location: Beersheba Subdistrict

Inception: 1972

Elevation above the sea: 221 m

Website: https://rahat-muni.com

GPS coordinates: 31.39250,34.75444

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46