Ali El-Hajj

}} Ali El Hajj (1900-1971), born in Qmatiye, was a Lebanese Zajal poet. He is considered one of the most influential Lebanese poets and leaders. Alongside his achievements in poetry, he played a big leadership role in the community including in the establishment of the municipality of Qmatiye and heading it from 1961 until he died in 1971; and the continuous calling to a united Lebanon in the face of threat, after which he was given a national distinction award. Provided by Wikipedia