Fairuz
Also known as Fayrūz, Nuhad Wadi Haddad, Nuhād Wadīʿ Ḥaddād, The Bird of The East, The Cedar of Lebanon, The Moon's Neighbor, The Voice of Lebanon, فيروز, نهاد وديع حداد,, أرز لبنان, جارة القمر, طائر الشرق, صوت لبنان
Career
Active 1950 – present
Biography
About Fairuz
Fairuz, born Nouhad Wadie Haddad, is a Lebanese singer whose career began in the late 1940s when she joined the national radio station's chorus as a teenager. Her first major hit, "Itab," came in 1952 and quickly made her a star across the Arab world. In 1957, she performed at the Baalbeck International Festival for the first time, and Lebanese President Camille Chamoun awarded her the honor of "Cavalier," the highest medal for artistic achievement. Over the following decades, she performed in Damascus, Amman, Cairo, Rabat, Algiers, and Tunis, spreading her fame throughout the region.
Her long career has earned her a series of prestigious recognitions, including the Key to the Holy City from the Jerusalem Cultural Committee, the Jordanian Medal of Honor presented by King Hussein, the French Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, and the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. She has also headlined at some of the world's most important venues: Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall in London, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York, the Olympia and Salle Pleyel in Paris, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens. She has recorded nearly 1500 songs, released more than 80 albums, performed in 20 musicals, and sold over 150 million records worldwide.
She is a Middle Eastern woman of Lebanese nationality, born in Zuqaq al-Blat, Beirut, on Wednesday 21st of November 1934. She stands 5'3" (160 cm) with a slim build, weighing 121 lbs (55 kg), and has brown hair and brown eyes. Known as "The Bird of The East," "The Cedar of Lebanon," "The Moon's Neighbor," and "The Voice of Lebanon," Fairuz remains an iconic vocalist. She is 91 years old and has remained active in music since 1950, a span of over 75 years.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1950-present (started around 15 years old; 76 years active)
- Birthplace
- Zuqaq al-Blat, Beirut, Lebanon
- Ethnicity
- Middle Eastern
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 61k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What are some of Fairuz's most notable awards?
Fairuz has received the Key to the Holy City, the Jordanian Medal of Honor, the French Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, and the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur.
Where did Fairuz perform in the early years of her career?
After her 1957 start at the Baalbeck International Festival, she performed in various Arab capitals, including Damascus, Amman, Cairo, Rabat, Algiers, and Tunis.
How many records has Fairuz sold worldwide?
She has sold over 150 million records, making her one of the best-selling Middle Eastern artists of all time.
What are Fairuz's nicknames and what do they reflect?
She is known as 'The Bird of The East,' 'The Cedar of Lebanon,' 'The Moon's Neighbor,' and 'The Voice of Lebanon,' reflecting her significance in Arab music.
Did you know
- Fairuz began her career as a chorus member at the national radio station in Lebanon in the late 1940s, when she was around 15 years old.
- Her first major hit, 'Itab,' was released in 1952.
- She received the 'Cavalier' medal from Lebanese President Camille Chamoun in 1957, the highest artistic distinction in Lebanon.
- She has performed at venues such as Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Olympia.
- Over her career, she has recorded nearly 1500 songs and released more than 80 albums.
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