Fairuz

Arabic music, Musical Artist

1935 –

56

Who is Fairuz?

Nouhad Wadi Haddad, known as Fairuz, is a Lebanese singer who is among the most widely admired and deeply respected living singers in the Arab world. Her songs are constantly heard throughout the region.

She was first noticed at the International Festival of Baalbeck, where she performed many of her songs. She became famous after appearing on the "Lebanese Nights" part of the festival for many successive years. Fairuz is commonly known as "Ambassador to the Stars", "Neighbor to the Moon", and the "Jewel of Lebanon".

We need you!

Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!

Born
Nov 21, 1935
Beirut
Also known as
  • Fairouz
  • Nouhad Wadi Haddad
  • Fayrouz
  • Nouhad Haddad
Parents
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • Lebanese people
Nationality
  • Lebanon
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

Citation

Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Fairuz." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/fairuz>.

Discuss this Fairuz biography with the community:

0 Comments

    Browse Biographies.net