Stars mourn Ziad Rahbani: Shock at the farewell to the distinctive voice

The Arab world woke up today to the sad news of the passing of Ziad Rahbani, the exceptional artist who was not just a musician or writer, but a unique artistic and cultural phenomenon.

The announcement of his death was a widespread shock on social media, with thousands of his fans expressing their astonishment, as if they had lost a voice that had spoken what they had been unable to express for years.

The stars mourned him with heartfelt words. As soon as news of his death spread, messages of condolence began pouring in from prominent artists and creatives across the Arab world. Many offered touching tributes, including:

George Khabbaz: You were and will remain a national story

Haifa Wehbe: We lost an unforgettable artist

Daniella Rahme: Fly high, legend... Rest in peace.

Qusai Khouli: The last of the geniuses has passed away

Cyrine Abdel Nour: May God have mercy on you, creative person.

Moatasem Al-Nahar: Ziad is gone

Rahma Riyadh: I am very sad about the passing of the genius Ziad.

Joseph Attieh: Nothing... The genius has passed away

Amal Arafa expressed her sadness with words to Ziad

Amer Zayan: The bold and rebellious are gone

Diana Haddad: Sad and heartbreaking news. Our condolences go out to our artist, Fairuz.

Saba Mubarak commented with a black heart on the sad news

Social media platforms are turning into a living archive of his memory. Social media turned into a collective book of condolences, filled with old photos, clips from his plays, radio recordings, and his timeless songs. Fans shared scenes from “A Long American Film” and “What About Tomorrow?” Some sang parts of “How Are You?” and “Your Oud is Ringing” with longing and tears. It seemed as if everyone was rediscovering Ziad all over again, amid the grief of farewell.

Ziad Rahbani... the artist who said the unsayable Ziad left an unforgettable mark on Arab art, not only with his unique melodies, but also with his theater, his lyrics, and his way of confronting reality with biting sarcasm and sharp honesty. He blended art, politics, and everyday life, becoming a voice for ordinary people and a mirror for a troubled but vibrant society. His passing today represents not only a musical loss, but also the loss of an artistic conscience that has remained alive despite everything.

Ziad may be gone in body, but his influence remains in every note, every phrase, and every stage that echoes his voice. Generations will continue to discover him and learn from him, laugh at his sarcasm and cry at his realism. Farewell, Ziad... You were more than an artist; you were an unanswered question, and a beautiful wound in the memory of this East.