{"id":736589,"date":"2024-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=736589"},"modified":"2025-11-20T12:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T12:47:22","slug":"happy-89th-birthday-fairuz-a-tribute-to-the-legendary-singer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/736589\/happy-89th-birthday-fairuz-a-tribute-to-the-legendary-singer\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy 89th Birthday, Fairuz! A Tribute to the Legendary Singer"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Happy birthday, Fairuz! Today is a celebration of the legendary singer and her unparalleled contribution to the world of music. Also known as <em>3asfourat Al-Sharq<\/em> (the Bird of the East), <em>Arzat Lubnan<\/em> (the Cedar of Lebanon), and <em>Jaarat Al-Qamar<\/em> (the Moon&#8217;s Neighbor), celebrating Fairuz is synonymous with the celebration of Lebanese identity. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>From her humble beginnings to becoming a global icon, her songs have touched the hearts of generations, telling stories of love, longing, and homeland. But what lies behind this angelic voice? Today, we celebrate the remarkable journey of Nouhad Haddad, from her early days to her rise as a Lebanese legend.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/98cb8626982191554dbf852fae567aea.webp\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632\" \/><\/div>   <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-humble-beginnings-from-nouhad-haddad-to-fairuz\">Humble Beginnings: From Nouhad Haddad to Fairuz<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Born into a poor family, Nouhad Haddad was persistent in pursuing her passion for music despite her father&#8217;s disapproval. <\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: 840px; height: 1125px;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/a798c1eefe0641e6b01475246467fe48.webp\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632\" \/><\/div>   <p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><\/p>    <p>At a young age, she joined the Fleyfel Brothers&#8217; band, performing patriotic and school songs on Lebanese radio. It was Halim El Roumi, the father of renowned singer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/majidaelroumi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Majida El Roumi<\/a>, who first recognized her exceptional talent. He gave her the name Fairuz and famously declared, &#8220;This voice deserves to be heard by the whole world.&#8221;<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The first song he composed for her was <em>Tarket Qalbi W Taa&#8217;wat Hobak<\/em>, marking the beginning of a journey that would make her voice a staple in every Lebanese household.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21197904471721141465.jpg\" alt=\"\u0628\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0633\u0628\u0629 \u0639\u064a\u062f \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631 \u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632: \u0643\u0644 \u0634\u064a \u0645\u0627 \u0628\u062a\u0639\u0631\u0641\u0648\u0647 \u0639\u0646\u0627!\" \/><\/div>   <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-assi-al-rahbani-partner-in-life-dream-and-music\">Assi Al Rahbani: Partner in Life, Dream, and Music<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Assi Al Rahbani and Fairuz famously worked together to compose some of the best pieces of music in the Arab world. Their collaboration not only revolutionized Lebanese music but also became a symbol of artistic unity. Assi\u2019s compositions and Fairuz\u2019s unforgettable voice blended perfectly, creating songs that resonated with generations.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Her relationship with Assi Al Rahbani was not just artistic; he was her partner in life, sharing moments of success and struggle, war and destruction, and the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Layal.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1655715851.jpg\" alt=\"\u0628\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0633\u0628\u0629 \u0639\u064a\u062f \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631 \u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632: \u0643\u0644 \u0634\u064a \u0645\u0627 \u0628\u062a\u0639\u0631\u0641\u0648\u0647 \u0639\u0646\u0627!\" \/><\/div>   <p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><\/p>    <p>Everyone knows the song <em>Habbaytak Bel Sayf<\/em>, but do you know the story behind it? <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The song was an apology from Assi to Fairuz after he made her wait for him in the rain all day. Assi wrote the lyrics as a way to express his love and regret.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\u0628\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0633\u0628\u0629 \u0639\u064a\u062f \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631 \u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632: \u0643\u0644 \u0634\u064a \u0645\u0627 \u0628\u062a\u0639\u0631\u0641\u0648\u0647 \u0639\u0646\u0627!\" \/><\/div>   <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-text-align-right\">But the happiness didn\u2019t last long. In 1972, Assi suffered a brain hemorrhage that made it difficult for him to continue, so he decided to stop composing. After his illness, their son Ziad took over, composing the famous song <em>Sa2alouni El Nas<\/em> for her. Fairuz was deeply saddened at that time, as it was the first time she sang without Assi. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>News of his death on July 21, 1986, shocked Fairuz. During one of her concerts, she sang <em>Sa2alouni El Nas<\/em>, tears filling her eyes as she sang. The lyrics <em>&#8220;la awal marra ma menkoun sawa&#8221;<\/em> were an expression of her sorrow and the pain of separation.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/802.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632 \u0648\u0639\u0627\u0635\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0631\u062d\u0628\u0627\u0646\u064a \u0645\u0646 \u0623\u0631\u0634\u064a\u0641 \u0645\u062c\u0644\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0628\u0643\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629\" \/><\/div>   <p><sup>Fairuz and Assi Al-Rahbani from the archive of the Lebanese Al-Shabaka magazine.<\/sup><\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-her-songs-that-inspired-generations\">Her Songs That Inspired Generations <\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/43569b964c011bec21f53aee6781e437.webp\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632\" \/><\/div>   <p><\/p>    <p>Fairuz sang for the homeland, for love, and for the people. From <em>Bhebbak Ya Lebnan<\/em>, which became an unofficial anthem, to <em>Zahrat Al-Mada2en<\/em>, which shook the world when she sang it for Palestine. Her patriotic songs not only represent Lebanon, but they also resonate with every Arab with a deep longing for their homeland. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-from-lebanon-to-the-world\">From Lebanon to the World<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><br>Not everyone knows that Fairuz sang in more than one language. In the 1960s, she performed in French, English, and even Greek. Her international concerts graced prestigious venues like the Paris Opera and stages in South America, making her the first Lebanese artist to pave the way for Lebanese music to become globally recognized.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/66d2e36e27344aeccabac87d12dfd044.webp\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632 \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-singing-runs-in-the-family\">Singing Runs in the Family!<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/461369_0.jpg\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632 \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631\" \/><\/div>   <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><br>Did you know that Fairuz has a sister who is also a singer? Huda Haddad, who sang with the Rahbani brothers and stood on the same stage as Fairuz. Despite having a beautiful voice and a strong personality, Huda never reached the same level of fame. Why? Perhaps because Fairuz was a unique phenomenon\u2014her voice captivated the spotlight and carried Lebanese art to new heights.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-fairuz-in-the-world-of-cinema-and-theater\">Fairuz in the World of Cinema and Theater<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Fairuz was not just a voice; she was an icon\u2014her presence and performance were unmatched. Her plays with the Rahbani brothers, like <em>Baya3 Al-Khawatim<\/em> and <em>Jisr Al-Qamar<\/em>, were more than just performances; they told the true stories of Lebanon. She also starred in films like <em>Safar Barlek<\/em> and <em>Bint Al-Haaris<\/em>, which continue to hold significant artistic and cultural value.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ab59f3f012594c79cc50d7cb8c042611.webp\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632 \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-a-legacy-of-global-and-national-honor\">A Legacy of Global and National Honor<\/h3>    <p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><br>Fairuz has received <em>over 15 awards<\/em> from Lebanon, Jordan, France, and beyond. The American University of Beirut honored her with an honorary doctorate, and the Municipality of Beirut decided to immortalize her childhood by turning her home into a museum. Internationally, she was awarded the title of Commander of Arts by French President Fran\u00e7ois Mitterrand and was given the key to the city of Las Vegas.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/259146_1_1599041633.jpg\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632 \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" id=\"h-fairuz-and-ziad-al-rahbani\">Fairuz and Ziad Al-Rahbani<\/h3>    <p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><br>After Assi&#8217;s passing in 1986, Fairuz decided to continue her musical journey with her son, Ziad Al-Rahbani. Their collaboration produced new works like <em>Kifak Enta<\/em> and <em>Eh Fi Amal<\/em>. Ziad brought a fresh sound to her music while preserving the essence that everyone loves.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/885ffd54cf49d69cad95ef961fc7814e.webp\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632 \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631 \u0639\u064a\u062f \u0645\u064a\u0644\u0627\u062f\" \/><\/div>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" id=\"h-fairuz-always-in-our-hearts\">Fairuz, Always in Our Hearts<\/h3>    <p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><br>The true secret of Fairuz lies in her authenticity. Her voice speaks to each of us, capturing both our joys and sorrows. Even at 89, her voice continues to carry Lebanese pride, reflecting a spirit that will never fade.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <div class=\"lazy-load-block-container\"><img style=\"width: auto; height: auto;\" class=\"lazy-load-block\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_4207.jpg\" alt=\"\u0641\u064a\u0631\u0648\u0632 \u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0631 \u0639\u064a\u062f \u0645\u064a\u0644\u0627\u062f\" \/><\/div>   <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Fairuz is not just an artist; she is a part of our identity. Every time you listen to her, it feels as if she is telling your own story. And if there is one thing that unites all Lebanese people, it is their love for Fairuz.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Happy Birthday, Fairuz! If you enjoyed this read, you might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/734744\/from-the-archives-fairuz-reflects-on-bombing-of-her-beirut-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From the Archives: Fairuz Reflects on Bombing of Her Beirut Home<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy birthday, Fairuz! Today is a celebration of the legendary singer and her unparalleled contribution to the world of music. Also known as 3asfourat Al-Sharq (the Bird of the East), Arzat Lubnan (the Cedar of Lebanon), and Jaarat Al-Qamar (the Moon&#8217;s Neighbor), celebrating Fairuz is synonymous with the celebration of Lebanese identity. 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