Al-Bireh (Arabic: البيرة) is a town in the south-eastern portion of the Bekaa Governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Al-Bireh is part of the Rashaya municipal district. Its population is estimated to be 9000. It is a small Muslim town with two mosques and two schools.

The oldest part of the town lies on top of Jabal Arbi Mountains while the newer parts lie in the Wadi el-Taym valley and is referred to as Izza. More than 60% of the town’s population have emigrated to Brazil, United States and Canada. Residents of the town have left to the US as early as the 18th Century and have aggregated in cities like Dearborn MI. Many others emigrated to São Paulo, Brazil and Calgary, Canada.

The economy of the town relies on agriculture which thrived on the water springs commonly found in Al-Bireh. The town is known for growing olives, almonds, fruits and vegetables and a variety of crops. However, the severe emigration has reduced the agriculture activities over the past three decades.

Five main families inhabit the town, namely the Elkadri, Salem, Jeha, Jumaa and Omar families. Other families also live in the village, however increased emigration has completely dispersed some families and no members are currently residents.