Mohamed Shaker suspends his concerts in solidarity with his father, Fadl Shaker.

Lebanese artist Mohamed Shaker announced the suspension of his upcoming concerts after his father, artist Fadl Shaker, surrendered to the Lebanese Army on Saturday evening at the entrance to the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. In an official statement, Mohamed said: “Due to the circumstances my dear father, Fadl Shaker, is going through, I announce the suspension of all my upcoming concerts, which I was so eagerly looking forward to performing with you.” He added, "I ask God for relief to come soon, and I ask you to pray for my father, who has always drawn his strength from you. All my love and appreciation." Mohamed's decision sparked widespread reactions in the artistic community and on social media, with his fans expressing their sympathy and hopes that his father would soon return to normal life.

Fadel Shaker surrenders to the Lebanese army after 12 years on the run.

After more than twelve years of absence from the public eye and hiding inside the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp, artist Fadel Shaker surrendered himself to the Lebanese Army at the camp's entrance on Saturday evening. This step came after a series of contacts between the army and relevant authorities, in preparation for closing his legal case, which has been pending since the 2013 Abra events, following which Shaker was sentenced in absentia to prison on terrorism-related charges. The Army Command announced in its statement: “On October 4, 2025, the wanted man, Fadel Abdel Rahman Shamdar, known as Fadel Shaker, surrendered himself to a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate at the entrance to the Ain al-Hilweh camp in Sidon, and an investigation began with him under the supervision of the competent judiciary.”

Public interaction and messages of support

Fadl Shaker's move was expected after his son Mohamed hinted during his concert in Dubai a few days ago, when he said to the audience: "Oh, Fadl, what will you do when you get back?" These words seemed emotional at the time, but they quickly became reality when the father voluntarily surrendered himself, a scene that forcefully brought his name back to the forefront of the artistic and media scene. Social media users shared messages of support for Fadl Shaker and his son, Mohamed, believing that the latter's decision to suspend his concerts reflects the son's loyalty and love for his father. Meanwhile, the public awaits the outcome of the anticipated legal settlement, which may open a new page in the life of artist Fadl Shaker after many years of absence.