Poet Apologizes for Unintentionally Offending Umm Kulthum

Offending poet Nasser Dowidar apologized after he offended several Egyptian iconic artists, including Kawkab el-charq" Umm Kulthum in a symposium.

Dowidar said on his personal page on “Facebook ”Who am I to make a mistake about the "Lady of Arabic Song"  Umm Kulthum, and a poet about whom I wrote articles confirming my love and respect for his art.

The poet continued: "My words were cut out of context, and I was amazed at the amount of insult that was written to me."

"I apologize for the spirit of the "The Voice of Egypt" Umm Kulthum, and the spirit of the great poet, the father of poets Ahmed Ramy, and for any artist, I have offended in expressing unintentionally, and how I offended those who taught me literature ... How can a young poet like me offend Who taught me literature and patriotism."

Dowidar had raised the controversy by attacking the "Kawkab el-charq" in a symposium at the Writers Union, where he accused her that she was selfish, ugly and was married 11 times adding that Ahmed Ramy was a failed poet, and had emotional rain.

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Earlier, the Musicians Syndicate warned against insulting any of Egypt's iconic artists who represent Egyptian heritage and culture.