The funeral details of iconic Egyptian singer Ahmed Adaweya have been disclosed.
The iconic singer's funeral prayer is set to be held after the Zuhr prayer at the Hussein Sedky Mosque in Maadi.
No date has been set for the solace ceremony yet.
The acclaimed singer died Sunday night at the age of 79 after a long battle with illness.
Director Amr Salama announced the news on Facebook, writing: "Indeed, we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return. Ahmed Adaweya, the father of my dear friend and brother, Mohamed Adaweya, has passed away."
Born on June 26, 1945, Ahmed Adaweya was one of Egypt's most prominent shaabi (folk) singers during the 1970s. He gained widespread fame for hit songs such as "El-Sah El-Dah Embo" and "Zahma Ya Dunia Zahma".
In addition to his music, Adaweya made significant contributions to Egyptian cinema, appearing in several films alongside top stars.
His unique style and memorable performances left an indelible mark on both the music and film industries, as affirmed by his manager, Yasser Hassanien.
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