The star Fairuz participated in the funeral of her son Ziad Rahbani at the Church of the Dormition of Our Lady in Bikfaya. His sister Rima appeared beside her. The funeral procession set off down Hamra Street amid applause from his fans and followers, who accompanied him on both sides, throwing flowers, and ululating.
Thousands of fans and admirers of the late musician Ziad Rahbani gathered early in the morning in front of Khoury Hospital in the Hamra area of Lebanon to bid him farewell with flowers, hold up his picture, and applaud enthusiastically in front of the hospital.
The prominent Lebanese musician and theater icon Ziad Rahbani passed away on Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy and a rich career in the Arab world.