Khaberni - Artist Firas Ibrahim expressed his dismay at the absence of art stars in Syria from the funeral of the late artist Huda Shaarawi, and responded to comments that diminished the importance of his attendance at such sad occasions, stressing that attendance carries a humanitarian and artistic stance.
Firas Ibrahim criticizes the absence of stars at Huda Shaarawi's funeral
Firas Ibrahim wondered, in an interview with the ET program in Arabic, about the reason for the absence of many Syrian stars from the funeral of the late artist, affirming that there is no explanation for it.
And Firas Ibrahim said: "Is there no one else but me present? Honestly, there is no explanation, except what the audience says in the comments that they see hardly anyone at these occasions except me and two or three others."
He pointed out that some went on to say that his presence at these occasions is due to his lack of work commitments, explaining that some believe that if he were busy, he would not attend. He continued: "It has become unfortunate that those who do their duty find some people making excuses for why they do their duty."
Firas Ibrahim clarified his stance on the matter, emphasizing that he believed all colleagues would be present, even those who were busy with filming were expected to stop that day, saying: "Not just because Huda Shaarawi died, but because she was killed."
Firas Ibrahim stressed that in such cases, attendance is not a personal choice, but a humanitarian and ethical stance, especially with the tragic and shocking nature of Huda Shaarawi's death.
Firas Ibrahim concluded his statement: "Because it's not only Huda Shaarawi who passed away, but she was killed in a tragic way. Her death wasn't natural to be just a matter of condolences and may God have mercy on her, then everyone returns to their life. No... The situation requires a stance and a questioning about what happened. How can a woman of her age and this brilliance exit in such a devastating way?"
The murder of Huda Shaarawi
The audience was shocked on Thursday morning with the killing of the Syrian artist Huda Shaarawi inside her home in the early hours of the day, causing a state of shock.
Security forces explained that initially, suspicions were around her maid who disappeared from the scene since the incident occurred until they managed to arrest her and she confessed to committing the crime, although investigations continue to determine the motives of the crime.
One of the relatives of the late Syrian artist revealed that the day before her murder, she spent her time normally with her children, and the following morning he went to check on her but was surprised by the smell of fire in the house, and after rushing to her room, he found her on her bed drenched in her blood, having passed away after being attacked with a blunt object that caused her to bleed.
Within hours of announcing Huda Shaarawi's death, condolences messages poured in from art stars and celebrities on social media who expressed their shock at her departure in such a way, among them Rasha Sharbatji, Shoukran Murtaja, Farah Youssef, Basem Yakhour, Sulaf Fawakherji, and Maxim Khalil.
The artistic career of Huda Shaarawi
The artist Huda Shaarawi was one of the most prominent Syrian artists who left a mark over many years through numerous pivotal roles in the history of drama, especially the role of "Um Zaki" in Bab Al-Hara in its successive parts as well as in series like Ayam Shamieh, Aileh Khams Nogoom, and Hammam Shami.
Her artistic career varied between theater, television, cinema, and radio, and she participated in many works that cemented her presence in the dramatic scene.
Huda Shaarawi was also distinguished by her unique voice, hence she participated in numerous radio works and was among the founders of the Syndicate of Syrian Artists.
