Fairuz Bids Farewell to Son Heli Rahbani in Emotional Ceremony

Lebanese artist Fairuz appeared visibly grief-stricken on Saturday as she received condolences for the passing of her son, Heli Rahbani, who died at the age of 68.

Fairuz held a bouquet of white flowers inscribed with:
"To my beloved son"
a poignant gesture that highlighted the deep bond she shared with Heli Rahbani, who had spent many years away from the public eye due to his struggles with paralysis and mental disability.
Condolence Rituals
Fairuz sat in black attire in the condolence reception area at the Church of Our Lady of the Dormition in Bikfaya, alongside her daughter Rima, the only surviving child, as her grief was palpable during the ceremony.

Burial Next to His Late Brother

Local media reports indicate that Heli Rahbani will be laid to rest beside his deceased brother, Ziad Rahbani, in a special grave within the garden of Fairuz's home in Chouweir, fulfilling his personal wish.

Consecutive Loss of Her Children

Heli Rahbani is the third child that Fairuz has lost, following the deaths of Ziad Rahbani and her daughter Layal, who passed away in 1988 at the age of 29. Rima, born in 1965, remains the only surviving child.