“The Identity Is Arab” — a song by the late Hany Shaker for the Palestinian people

The song carried sincere words of love, deeply infused with pride for Palestinians.

An old song by the late artist Hany Shaker titled “The Identity Is Arab” has recently spread widely over the past few hours. It is one of the works that audiences have been heavily circulating across social media platforms following the wave of grief that accompanied his passing.

The song received strong engagement, as activists and fans recalled the late artist’s supportive stances toward Palestine, stressing that the work reflects his sincere Arab spirit and strong belonging to humanitarian causes, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, which he had often expressed in several artistic and humanitarian occasions.

When the song was released on the “YouTube” platform, it included a dedication signed by the creator of “Nesyanak Akeed,” which read: “A dedication from all members of this artistic work to the souls of the martyrs and the steadfast Palestinian people,” in a message that reflected the humanitarian and national dimension of the song and reinforced its place among audiences.

A moving reception

In a related context, Cairo received on Tuesday evening the body of the late artist Hany Shaker, who arrived from the French capital Paris aboard a flight operated by “EgyptAir,” days after his death following a sudden health crisis that ended a decades-long artistic career.

His wife, Mrs. Nehila Tawfiq, and his son Sherif Shaker were at the forefront of those accompanying the body on its final journey, alongside an official presence from representatives of the Egyptian embassy in Paris. Cairo Airport also witnessed a notable reception from prominent artistic figures, including the Head of the Musicians’ Syndicate Mostafa Kamel, singer Nadia Mustafa, and Health Minister Hala Zayed, in an atmosphere dominated by sadness and shock.

After the arrival of the body, it was transferred to Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The funeral is scheduled to take place on Wednesday afternoon from “Abu Shaqa” Mosque, before the burial in the family cemetery on Al-Wahat Road in 6th of October City. The condolences will be held on Thursday at the same mosque, with a large attendance expected from stars of the arts and fans of the “Arab Singing Prince.”

Security and organizational measures

As part of the arrangements, the family of the late artist stressed the importance of respecting the privacy of the funeral, with security and organizational measures inside the reception area, along with clear calls to refrain from taking photos inside the cemeteries out of respect for the sanctity of the moment.

The head of the Photographers’ Division explained that media coverage will take place according to specific regulations in coordination with the organizing authorities, to ensure that the farewell ceremonies are presented in a manner befitting the status of the late artist and his great artistic legacy.

In contrast, singer Nadia Mustafa denied the existence of any restrictions on attending the funeral prayer, confirming that it will be open to all fans of Hany Shaker, and that the organizational measures are limited only to the media aspect, in order to preserve the sanctity of the moment and honor an exceptional artistic figure who left a clear mark in the hearts of the Arab audience.