Late sheikh Salama Hegazi honoured in Cairo 1931

A solemn ceremony was held to mark the transfer of the remains of the renowned Egyptian singer, Sheikh Salama Hegazi, from Sayeda Nafisa to a dedicated tomb at Imam El Shaffei.Hegazi, who passed away in 1918, was a pioneer of Arabic musical theatre. The procession was attended by a significant number of Egyptian actors and public figures. To commemorate his legacy, a bust of the late artist, created by the sculptor Antoine Haggar, was unveiled during the proceedings. The post Late sheikh Salama Hegazi honoured in Cairo 1931 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.