In a moment brimming with grace and humanity, a touching gesture from legendary singer Fairouz toward Lebanese star Najwa Karam drew wide attention as the latter offered her condolences on the passing of iconic musician Ziad Rahbani at the Church of Our Lady of Dormition in Al-Muhayditha – Bikfaya.

Although Najwa Karam approached with utmost respect and followed a certain "protocol," offering her condolences swiftly so as not to burden the grieving family, Fairouz noticed her presence and asked the organizers to call Najwa back to sit beside her. This gesture, captured by photographers, was a clear reflection of Fairouz’s greatness and kind heart, as she wished to share this moment of deep sorrow with Najwa in a closer, more personal way.

A Swift Response from Najwa Karam

A video of this moment went viral, showing Najwa Karam immediately responding to the call and walking toward Fairouz, who appeared deeply present as a grieving mother amid an official and public gathering of prominent figures from the arts, politics, and media.

Fairouz, accompanied by her daughter Rima Rahbani, arrived early Monday morning to bid her final farewell and receive condolences from high-profile attendees, including Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and celebrated Arab stars such as Carmen Lebbos, Majida El Roumi, Julia Boutros, Marcel Khalife, Ragheb Alama, Carole Samaha, and others.

A Tremendous Loss

Ziad Rahbani passed away last Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy and a unique theatrical imprint that shaped the modern Arab cultural scene. His name remains a beacon of creativity and profound music.