After the Lebanese Civil War erupted, the Rahbanis continued to use political satire and sharp criticism in their plays. In 1977, their musical Petra was shown in both the Muslim western and Christian eastern portions of Beirut. In 1978, the trio toured Europe and the Persian Gulf nations, including a concert at the Paris Olympia.
Following the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, the Rahbanis maintained their use of biting social commentary and criticism in their performances. In 1977, their musical Petra was showcased in both Beirut's Muslim and Christian areas. The trio subsequently toured Europe and the Persian Gulf nations, including a concert at Paris' Olympia.