Kifl Haris

Kifl Haris is a Palestinian village in the Salfit Governorate, located 14 km east of Salfit city. It is known for the Tomb of Nabi Thul-Kifl (the prophet Ezekiel), a major pilgrimage site. The village has a population of about 4,000, predominantly Muslim. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Spring is best.

By Plane

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is 45 km southwest.

By Car / Road

Kifl Haris is 14 km east of Salfit, about 25 minutes by car. Shared taxis from Salfit serve the village.

The village is walkable. The tomb is in the village centre.

• Tomb of Nabi Thul-Kifl (Ezekiel) — A Muslim shrine believed to be the tomb of the prophet Ezekiel, with a distinctive dome. Free.

• Kifl Haris Mosque — The main mosque.

• Olive groves — The surrounding hills.

• Visit the Tomb of Nabi Thul-Kifl — The shrine is the main attraction.

• Olive harvest (October–November) — The groves are harvested in autumn.

• Kifl Haris Café — A simple café. Snacks ₪5–12.

Bottled water (₪2).

Kifl Haris has no tourist accommodation. The nearest hotels are in Salfit (25 min west) or Nablus (20 min north).

Olive oil (₪35–50/litre).

• Salfit (14 km, 25 min west) — The capital.
• Haris (2 km, 5 min south) — A village with a shrine.
• Marda (5 km, 12 min southwest) — A village with a historic mosque.
• Qarawat Bani Hassan (3 km, 8 min east) — A village with a spring.
• Nablus (15 km, 20 min north) — The Old City and kanafeh.