Ziad Rahbani, the iconic Lebanese musician and playwright, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. His funeral will take place on Monday, as announced by the Rahbani family.
⛪ Funeral Location & Time
The funeral prayer will be held at the Church of Our Lady of the Dormition in Al-Muhayditha, Bikfaya, Lebanon, at 4:00 PM.
The body will be transferred from Al-Khoury Hospital in Hamra, Beirut, to Bikfaya, where the funeral Mass will be conducted.
👩👦 Fairouz's Farewell
Lebanese legend Fairouz is expected to bid a final farewell to her son during the ceremony.
🕯️ Condolences
Condolences will be received in the same church on Monday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and will resume on Tuesday at the same hours.
🏥 Hospital Statement
Khoury Hospital released a statement confirming the passing of Ziad Rahbani at 9:00 AM, describing him as an "exceptional artist" who left a profound mark on Lebanese music, theatre, and culture.
💔 Health Struggles
Ziad had long battled severe liver fibrosis, which had limited his artistic activity in recent years.
🗣️ Tributes Pour In
President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, and numerous artists across the Arab world mourned his passing with heartfelt words.
🎭 Who Was Ziad Rahbani?
Ziad Rahbani was the son of Fairouz and the late Assi Rahbani. He was one of Lebanon’s most innovative musical and theatrical voices.
He launched his career in the early 1970s with his first major play, "Sahriyyeh" (Evening Gathering).
Throughout his life, he composed and arranged numerous songs for his mother, marking a distinct new phase in her music.
His theatrical works were famous for their bold political and social commentary, combined with humor and wit.
Source: Al-Arabiyah