The young Lebanese Perla Harb, aged 22, was crowned Miss Lebanon for the year 2025 during a grand ceremony held last night, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the "Isol Arena Studio" in Zouk Mosbeh, under the patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism, amidst a prominent presence and artistic and cultural atmosphere that reflected Lebanon's renewal despite challenges.
The competition witnessed strong competition among 16 contestants from all regions of Lebanon and the diaspora, including: Adriana Diab, Carla Dahdah, Chloe Khalifa, Sandy Eid, and others.
A distinguished judging panel supervised the event, which included Minister of Tourism Laura Khazen Lahoud, parliament member Paula Yacoubian, international fashion designer Nicola Jebran, composer Ibrahim Maalouf, Miss Lebanon 2015 Valerie Abou Chacra, Miss World 2025 from Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangseri, along with experts in the field of beauty and fashion.
Media personality Hilda Khalifa hosted the ceremony after a twenty-year absence, shining in a lilac outfit designed by Nicola Jebran, who also designed the contestants' outfits for swimwear and evening dresses.
Star Nancy Ajram added a special artistic touch with performances of three famous songs: "Ya Qalbo", "Baddi Qoul Bhebak", and "Ana Hafdal Aghanni", where she appeared in three elegant looks from the most famous global fashion houses.
At the end of the ceremony, Perla Harb was awarded the title of queen, while Chloe Khalifa won the title of first runner-up, Carla Dahdah the second runner-up, Yasmina Halabi the third runner-up, and Sara Samaha the fourth runner-up, while Sandy Eid won the title of "Best Smile".
Perla, a graduate in financial and banking management, residing in the Al-Maamaria area in southern Lebanon, thus represents a symbol of Lebanon's inner and outer beauty, and will take on the role of ambassador for her country on the international stage in the future.