{"id":734744,"date":"2024-10-31T10:40:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T10:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=734744"},"modified":"2024-10-31T11:50:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:50:03","slug":"from-the-archives-fairuz-reflects-on-bombing-of-her-beirut-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/734744\/from-the-archives-fairuz-reflects-on-bombing-of-her-beirut-home\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Archives: Fairuz Reflects on Bombing of Her Beirut Home"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>As Lebanon grapples with war, a 1989 interview with the legendary singer Fairuz resurfaced, in which reflects on the harrowing bombing of her Beirut home.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Syrian journalist Tawfiq Al-Hallak interviewed the singer on a balcony at the Marriott Mena House Hotel in Egypt, which overlooks the Pyramids of Giza. Here are some highlights of the hour-long exclusive interview.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DA3QJgKIw-E\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-on-being-an-icon-of-love-in-times-of-war\" style=\"font-size:27px\">On Being an Icon of Love in Times of War<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>While Fairuz was holding a concert in Cairo, Beirut was under the pressure of war and relentless bombings. When asked about the situation, Fairuz responded sadly: &#8220;Our lives in Beirut are very difficult amidst this war&#8230;It&#8217;s been 15 years, not just one or two days.&#8221;<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Al-Hallak proceeds to ask her about whether her home in Beirut was bombed, and she confirms with disbelief, resignation, and a subtle smile.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0661-393x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-734710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0661-393x600.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0661-164x250.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0661-600x917.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0661.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"> <p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>&#8220;We couldn&#8217;t even properly enter the house. We would sit only in a corner of the house.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p> <cite>\u2014 Fairuz in her 1989 Interview with Tawfiq Al-Hallak<\/cite><\/blockquote>    <p><\/p>    <p>Al-Hallak points out with surprise, &#8220;You&#8217;re smiling despite the disaster!&#8221; to which she responds: &#8220;There is no other choice.&#8221;<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.04.33\u202fPM-468x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-734714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.04.33\u202fPM-468x600.png 468w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.04.33\u202fPM-799x1024.png 799w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.04.33\u202fPM-195x250.png 195w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.04.33\u202fPM-768x984.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.04.33\u202fPM-600x769.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-31-at-12.04.33\u202fPM.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>He then asked her, &#8220;Why is this happening in Lebanon?&#8221; She replied, &#8220;The evil is great&#8230; I mean, humans are responsible for these great things, and for destruction at the same time. There is evil and good in the world, but good always prevails in the end. We hope this war won&#8217;t last much longer.&#8221;<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fairuz-s-silent-struggle\" style=\"font-size:27px\">Fairuz&#8217;s Silent Struggle<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Amidst turmoil and sectarian divide, people found solace in her voice. Even in shelters, her music resonated, offering comfort to the people. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>In a separate interview with Al-Hallak, journalist Mariam discussed Fairuz&#8217;s silent struggle. &#8220;Fairuz couldn&#8217;t hide in the shelter like the others. She couldn&#8217;t face the world and show her fear, exhaustion, and terror&#8230;she is a legend. She is Lebanon. If Lebanon starts trembling in front of its people, it means Lebanon has fallen apart! She remained hidden. The important thing was that people wouldn&#8217;t see that Lebanon was shaking or wavering.&#8221;<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0663-443x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-734721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0663-443x600.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0663-755x1024.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0663-184x250.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0663-768x1041.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0663-600x813.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0663.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remembering-her-dear-friend-salma\"><strong>Remembering Her Dear Friend, Salma<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/alarab-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org\/c\/s\/alarab.co.uk\/\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632-\u0622\u062e\u0631-\u0623\u064a\u0642\u0648\u0646\u0627\u062a-\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628?amp\">2016 article<\/a>, Al-Hallak revealed the behind-the-scenes of this interview, which left a lasting impact on him. The article spotlights Salma, Fairuz&#8217;s dear friend who stood by her and supported her during the war. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Salma told Al-Hallak that Fairuz\u2019s home in East Beirut was subjected to random shelling from the warring factions, forcing her to move to her second home in West Beirut, which soon came under fire as well. Only one room remained habitable, where she lived with her son, Hadi, who has special needs and required constant care.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>She also mentioned, &#8220;I would bring her water, gas, and whatever she needed, all while under threat.&#8221; Fairuz described Salma as her companion and soulmate during the interview.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><strong>You can watch the full interview here:<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div class=\"youtube\" data-embed=\"pWcIUYf9smg\">   <div class=\"play-button\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>If you enjoyed this read, make sure to browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/fairuz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#Fairuz<\/a> section on our website.<\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Lebanon grapples with war, a 1989 interview with the legendary singer Fairuz resurfaced, in which reflects on the harrowing bombing of her Beirut home. 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