In a rare public appearance, legendary singer Fairuz was seen early this morning attending the Dormition of Our Lady Church in Al-Muhaydisah, Bikfaya, Lebanon, holding her late son&rsquo;s photo, laying flowers and clapping in grief and tribute. The scene was moving, intimate and historic, the iconic voice of Lebanon bidding farewell to her only son, Ziad Rahbani, who passed away on 26th of July, 2025, at the age of 69 following a heart attack.
Ziad was more than a composer, pianist and playwright. He was a cultural force who reshaped Arab music with bold fusions of jazz, satire and raw emotion. The funeral will be held at the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, with condolences accepted today and tomorrow.
A Composer Who Gave Fairuz a New Voice
Ziad wasn&rsquo;t just Fairuz&rsquo;s son, he was the architect of some of her most powerful, personal and modern work. From national anthems of pain to jazzy love songs full of irony, he expanded her artistic persona far beyond the romanticism of her earlier years.
Here are some of their most unforgettable collaborations:
Sa&rsquo;alouni El Nass
Written when Ziad was just 15 and his father was in the hospital, this haunting ballad of longing became a timeless classic and a milestone in both their careers.
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Kifak Inta (1991)
Bittersweet and deeply human, this song about estranged lovers is one of Ziad&rsquo;s most celebrated works, simple, devastating and real.
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El Bosta
A nostalgic ride through Lebanese village life, this playful yet poignant track became an anthem for a generation longing for innocence.
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Bala Wala Shi
Detached and haunting, this piece captured the absurdity of modern relationships with cool minimalism and Fairuz&rsquo;s unforgettable calm.
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Habaytak Ta Nseet El Nawm
Obsessive love rendered poetic, Fairuz delivers it like a whispered confession beneath moonlight.
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A Legacy That Transcends Time
Ziad allowed Fairuz to evolve, from myth to mirror, from folklore to fierce realism. Together, they created a body of work that reflected Lebanon&rsquo;s deepest wounds and dreams. His loss is personal, national, and artistic.
But through her voice, his melodies live on.
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