<p><strong>Photo Credit:</strong> منتديات المغرب التقنية, Copyright Law 354 of 1954, Wikimedia Commons</p>
<p>Mai Farouk and Riham Abdel Hakim are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the passing of the legendary Arabic Singer Umm Kulthum. For 50 years, we have memorable Umm Kulthum's iconic voice. Even today, we continue to find comfort in listening to her, whether at night or early in the morning. Despite her passing half a century ago, her voice remains alive with us.</p>
<p>&nbsp;The concert will take place at the Grand Egyptian Museum on February 23 and 24, 2025. Mai Farouk and Riham Abdel Hakim will present a carefully selected collection of Umm Kulthum&rsquo;s most famous songs.</p>
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<p>Umm Kulthum's artistic journey began when her father taught her brother hymns. Through repetition, she memorized them as well and started imitating her father. When he heard her sing, he was deeply impressed and began giving her formal singing lessons.</p>
<p>Umm Kulthum joined Egyptian radio when it was established in 1934, becoming the first artist to perform on the station.</p>
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<p>She performed her first concert in front of just 15 people. The audience applauded her performance, and her first reward was a plate of &ldquo;Muhallabia&rdquo; famous Egyptian dessert.</p>
<p>It is reported that the black glasses she always wore were due to Graves' disease, a thyroid condition that affected her eyes. This condition also led her to step away from acting, limiting her film career to just six movies.</p>
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<p>On February 3, 1975, Umm Kulthum passed away in Cairo after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a timeless legacy that continues to inspire generations.</p>

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