Lebanon honors composer Ziad Rahbani and his mother Fayrouz is reported

• Ziad Rahbani passed away at the age of 69 on Saturday.
• Fayrouz, his mother, made a rare public appearance.
• Rahbani's death shocked the Arab world.

The people of Lebanon honored the memory of the renowned composer, pianist, and playwright Ziad Rahbani, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. His mother, Fayrouz, one of the most famous singers in the Arab world, made a rare public appearance.

Rahbani's death shocked many people in the Arab world, who valued his satire, political critique, and avant-garde compositions that reflected the chaos of Lebanon during the civil war from 1975 to 1990. He also wrote some of the most famous songs of his mother.

The Rahbani family became the foundation of the golden age of musical theater in Lebanon, which today is filled with idealism and nostalgia. Following the announcement of his death, prominent political figures and artists from Lebanon expressed their condolences.

Hundreds of people gathered near the Khoury hospital in the Hamra district, holding flowers and photographs, singing his most famous songs and applauding as the casket with Rahbani's body was taken out of the garage.

The automobile traveled to the church in the mountain town of Bikfaya, where his funeral service will be held.

Fayrouz, who is 90 years old, has not appeared in public for many years, donning dark sunglasses and a veil, surrounded by relatives who came to honor the memory of her son. In recent years, Rahbani also rarely appeared in public, but his influence never diminished. The younger generation has once again opened his songs on the Internet and used his music in protest movements.

Rahbani is survived by his mother, sister Rima, and brother Khalil.

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