Abdel Halim Hafez
Abdel Halim in the early 70s
Background information
Birth name	Abdel Halim Ismael Shabana
Born	June 21, 1929 Ash Sharqiyah Governorate Egypt
Origin	Egypt
Died	March 30, 1977 King's College Hospital, London United Kingdom
Genre(s)	Egyptian, Arabic
Years active	1949–1977
Website	AbdelHalimHafiz.com

Abdel Halim Isma'el Shabana (Arabic: عبدالحليم إسماعيل شبانة) commonly known as Abdel Halim Hafez (Arabic: عبد الحليم حافظ) (June 21, 1929 – March 30, 1977), was one of the most popular Egyptian singers and actors not only in Egypt but throughout the Middle East from the 1950s to the 1970s. He is widely considered to be one of the four 'greats' of Egyptian and Arabic music. Abdel Halim's music is still played on radio daily in Egypt and the Arab world. His name is sometimes written as 'Abd el-Halim Hafez, and he was also sometimes known as el-Andaleeb el-Asmar (the Dark Nightingale, Arabic: العندليب الأسمر), on account of his sweet voice. Image File history File links Abdelhalim. ... June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Ash Sharqiyah (Arabic: , Eastern Governorate) is one of the governorates of Egypt. ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Kings College Hospital, Ruskin Wing Kings College Hospital first opened in 1840 close to Lincolns Inn Fields and within two years was treating 1290 inpatients in 120 beds. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Arab music is the music of Arabic-speaking people or countries, especially those centered around the Arabian Peninsula. ... Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ... The Arabic language ( ), or simply Arabic ( ), is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Arab music is the music of Arabic-speaking people or countries, especially those centered around the Arabian Peninsula. ... The Arabic language ( ), or simply Arabic ( ), is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ...

Biography

He was born Abdel Halim Ali Ismail Shabana in El-Hilwat, in e-Sharqiyah Governorate, 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Cairo, Egypt. Abdel Halim was the fourth child of Sheikh Ali Ismail Shabana. He had two brothers, Ismail and Mohammed, and one sister, Aliah. Abdel Halim's mother died from complications after giving birth to him, and his father died five years later, leaving Abdel Halim and his siblings orphaned at a young age. Abdel Halim was raised by his aunt and uncle in Cairo. Ash Sharqiyah (Arabic: , Eastern Governorate) is one of the governorates of Egypt. ... km redirects here. ... A mile is the name of a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ... Cairos location in Egypt Coordinates: Governor Dr. Abdul Azim Wazir Area    - City 210 km²  - Metro 1,492 km² Population    - City (2005) 7,438,376  - Density 35,420/km²  - Urban 10,834,495  - Metro 15,200,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2) EEST (UTC+3) Cairo (Arabic: ‎ translit: , translated the...

His musical abilities first became apparent while he was in primary school, and his elder brother Ismail Shabana was his first music teacher. At the age of 11 he joined the Arabic Music Institute in Cairo and became known for singing the songs of Mohammed Abdel Wahab. He graduated from the Higher Theatrical Music Institute as an oboe player. Cairos location in Egypt Coordinates: Governor Dr. Abdul Azim Wazir Area    - City 210 km²  - Metro 1,492 km² Population    - City (2005) 7,438,376  - Density 35,420/km²  - Urban 10,834,495  - Metro 15,200,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2) EEST (UTC+3) Cairo (Arabic: ‎ translit: , translated the... Mohammed Abdel Wahab, also transliterated Mohammed Abd el-Wahaab (1907 - May, 1991), is a prominent 20th century Arab-Egyptian singer and composer. ... The oboe is a double reed musical instrument of the woodwind family. ...

While singing in clubs in Cairo, Abdel Halim was drafted as a last-minute substitute when singer Karem Mahmoud was unable to sing a scheduled live radio performance in honor of the first anniversary of the 1952 Revolution, on June 18, 1953. Abdel Halim's performance was enormously popular with the live audience, and was heard by Hafez Abdel Wahab^[1], supervisor of musical programming for Egyptian national radio, who decided to support the then unknown singer. Abdel Halim took Hafez Abdel Wahab's first name as his stage-surname in recognition of his patronage. Karem Mahmoud (Arabic: كارم محمود) (March 16, 1922 – January 15, 1995), also known as the Melodious Knight, was a popular Egyptian singer and actor, also popular in the Arab world. ... The 1952 Revolution was a military coup détat that took place on July 23rd, 1952 by a group of young army officers who named themselves The Free Officers Movement. The revolution initially aimed at overthrowing the corrupted king FaroukI. However, the movement soon decided to abolish the monarchy and... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link is to a full 1953 calendar). ...

Abdel Halim went on to become one of the most popular singers and actors of his generation, and is considered one of the four greats of Egyptian and Arabic music, along with Umm Kalthoum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Farid el-Atrache. Umm Kulthum (أم كلثوم, Oum Kalsoum) (c. ... Mohammed Abdel Wahab, also transliterated Mohammed Abd el-Wahaab (1907 - May, 1991), is a prominent 20th century Arab-Egyptian singer and composer. ... Atrash, Farid al- (1915-1974): Syrian composer, singer and actor. ...

Abdel Halim never married, although rumours persist that he was secretly married to actress Souad Hosni for six years. Both Abdel Halim and Souad Hosni's friends continue to deny the marriage even to this day. Interestingly, Souad Hosni died on Abdel Halim's birthday (June 21) in 2001. Soad Hosni // Biography Sometimes Credited As: Soad Hosny Souad Hosni Suad Husni (Arabic: سعاد حسنى ) Born in Ataba, Cairo, Egypt (26 Jan 1942 - June 22, 2001) was an Egyptian actress with a Syrian family background. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

Despite this, Abdel Halim only truly fell in love once, in his youth. He fell in love with a young woman whose parents refused to allow them to marry. After four years, her parents finally approved, but the girl died of a chronic disease before the wedding. Abdel Halim never recovered from her loss, and dedicated many of his saddest songs to her memory, including Fi Youm, Fi Shuher, Fi Sana (In a Day, a Month, a Year) and the poignant Qariat el-Fingan (The Fortune-teller).

At the age of 11 Abdel Halim contracted Bilharzia – a parasitic water-born disease – and was periodically and painfully afflicted by it. During his lifetime, many artists and commentators accused Abdel Halim of using his Bilharzia to gain sympathy from female fans. His death of the disease put to rest such accusations. Skin vesicles created by the penetration of Schistosoma. ... Skin vesicles created by the penetration of Schistosoma. ...

Abdel Halim died on March 30, 1977, a few months short of his 48th birthday, while undergoing treatment for Bilharzia in King's College Hospital, London. His funeral (in Cairo) was attended by thousands of people – more than any funeral in Egyptian history except those of President Nasser (1970) and Umm Kalthoum (1975). Four women committed suicide on hearing of his death. He is buried in Al Rifa'i Mosque in Cairo. March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Skin vesicles created by the penetration of Schistosoma. ... Kings College Hospital, Ruskin Wing Kings College Hospital first opened in 1840 close to Lincolns Inn Fields and within two years was treating 1290 inpatients in 120 beds. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... Gamal Abdel Nasser (Arabic: جمال عبد الناصر) Gamal Abdel Nasser (January 15, 1918 - September 28, 1970) was the second President of Egypt after Muhammad Naguib and is considered one of the most important Arab leaders in history. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Umm Kulthum (أم كلثوم, Oum Kalsoum) (c. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Suicide (from Latin sui caedere, to kill oneself) is the act of willfully ending ones own life. ... The Al-Rifai Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الرفاعى ) (or Al-Rifai, al-Refai, al-refai); is located in Cairo, Egypt, in Midan al-Qala, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. ... Cairos location in Egypt Coordinates: Governor Dr. Abdul Azim Wazir Area    - City 210 km²  - Metro 1,492 km² Population    - City (2005) 7,438,376  - Density 35,420/km²  - Urban 10,834,495  - Metro 15,200,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2) EEST (UTC+3) Cairo (Arabic: ‎ translit: , translated the...

His music can still be heard every day across the Arab world, and he is still considered one of the four 'greats' of Arabic music.

Abdel Halim Hafez's song Khosara enjoyed international fame in 1999 when the American rap superstar Jay-Z used it as the background for his hit "Big Pimpin'". 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ...

His most famous songs include Ahwak ("I love you"), Khosara ("A pity"), Gana El Hawa ("Love, come to us"), Sawah ("Wanderer"), Zay el Hawa ("It feels like love"), and El Massih ("The Christ"), among the 260 songs that he recorded. His last, and perhaps most famous song, Qariat el-Fingan ("The fortune-teller"), featured lyrics by Nizar Qabbani and music by Mohammed Al-Mougy. He starred in sixteen films, including "Dalilah", which was Egypt's first colored motion picture. Nizar Qabbani (21 March 1923 – 30 April 1998) (Arabic:نزار قباني) was a Syrian diplomat, poet and publisher. ... Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. ...

Along with Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Magdi el-Amroussi, Abdel Halim was a founder of the Egyptian recording company Soutelphan, which continues to operate to this day as EMI Arabia^{[citation needed]}. The company was founded in 1961. Mohammed Abdel Wahab, also transliterated Mohammed Abd el-Wahaab (1907 - May, 1991), is a prominent 20th century Arab-Egyptian singer and composer. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ...

In 2006 his biography will be released as a feature film, "Haleem", starring the late actor Ahmad Zaki in the title role, produced by the Good News Group^[2]. Ahmed Abdullrahman Zaki (Arabic: أحمد عبد الرحمن زكى) (November 18, 1949 – March 27, 2005) was one of Egypts leading film stars. ...

Filmography

• Lahn El Wafa (The Song of Truth) as Galal
  • Released: March 1, 1955
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Shadia
  • Directed by: Ibrahim Amara
• Ayamna El Helwa (Our Beautiful Days) as Ali
  • Released: March 1, 1955
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Faten Hamama, Omar Sharif, Ahmad Ramzi
  • Directed by: Helmi Halim
• Ayam We Layali (Days and Nights)
  • Released: September 8, 1955
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez
  • Directed by: Henry Barakat
• Mawed Gharam (Promised Love) as Samir
  • Released: January 3, 1956
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Shadia
  • Directed by: Henry Barakat
• Dalila (Dalila) as Ahmed
  • October 20, 1956
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Shadia
  • Directed by: Mohamad Karim
  • Notes: This was the first Egyptian colored movie in Cinemascope.
• Banat El Yom (The Girls of Today) as Khaled
  • Released: November 10, 1957
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Magda, Amal Farid
  • Directed by: Henry Barakat
  • Notes: In this movie, Abdel Halim Hafez the song "Ahwak" for the first time.
• Fata Ahlami (The Man Of Dreams)
  • Released: March 7. 1957
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Amal Farid
  • Directed by: Helmi Rafleh
• Alwisada El Khalia (The Empty Pillow) as Salah
  • Released: December 20, 1957
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Lubna Abed El Aziz
  • Directed by: Salah Abu Yousef
• Share' El Hob (Love Street)
  • Released: March 5, 1958
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Sabah
  • Directed By: Ez El Deen Zol Faqar
• Hekayit Hob (A Love Story) as Ahmed Sami
  • Released: January 12, 1959
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Mariam Fakher El Deen
  • Directed by: Helmi Haleem
• El Banat Wel Seif (Girls and Summer)
  • Released: September 5, 1960
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Suad Husni, Zizi El Badrawi
  • Directed by: Salah Abu Yousef, Ez El Deen Zol Faqar, Fateen Abed El Wahhab
  • Notes: This movie consisted of 3 stories. Abdel Halim Hafez acted in one
• Yom Men Omri (A Day of My Life) as Salah
  • Released: February 8, 1961
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Zubaida Tharwat
  • Directed by: Atef Salem
• El Khataya (The Sins) as Hussien
  • Released: Novemeber 12, 1962
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Madiha Yousri, Hasan Yousef
  • Directed by: Hassan El Imam
  • Songs: Wehyat Alby, Maghroor, Last Adry, Olly Haga, El Helwa
• Maabodat El Gamahir (The Beloved Diva) as Ibrahim Farid
  • Released: January 13, 1963
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Shadia
  • Directed by: Helmi Haleem
  • Songs: Haga Ghareeba, Balash Etaab, Last Kalby, Gabbar, Ahebek
• Abi Foq El Shagara (My Father Atop a Tree) as Adel
  • Released: February 17, 1969
  • Starring: Abdel Halim Hafez, Nadia Lutfi
  • Directed by: Hussein Kamal
  • Songs: Ady El Belag, El Hawa Hawaya, Ahdan El Habayeb, Ya Khali El Alb, Gana El Hawa
  • Notes: This was the last film Abdel Halim Hafez acted in.

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References

External links

• Abdel Halim Hafez at the Internet Movie Database
• 7alim.com - Contains many songs, videos and lyrics for Abdel Halim Hafez.
• AbdelHalimHafiz.com - Contains many songs, videos and pictures for Abdel Halim Hafez.
• [1] - Abdel Halim Hafez at Findagrave.com.