Wafaa Sleiman is the First Lady of Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...

 (since 2008), the wife of President Michel Sleiman.

Personal details

Wafaa Sleiman was born in Amsheet

Amsheet

Amsheet is a predominantly Maronite seaside town in Lebanon about 40 km north of Beirut.There are many old churches in Amsheet -Demography:...

, Lebanon, on June 20, 1952. In 1970, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and Education from the Teachers Training College, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the Lebanese University

Lebanese University

The Lebanese University is the only public institution for higher learning in Lebanon. Founded in 1951, it has 17 faculties as of 2006 and serves various cultural, religious, and social groups of students and teachers....

in 1973. She married Michel Sleiman in the same year. They have three children: Rita (born in 1975), Lara (born in 1978) and Charbel (born in 1983).

External links

• Personal information (English)