Fairuz: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Fayrouz • Fayruz • Fairouz • Nuhād al- Ḥaddād
Born	November 20, 1934 (age 91) • Beirut • Lebanon • (Birthday in 7 days)

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Lebanese singer Fairuz stands on stage in front of a microphone, wearing an ornate light blue and gold dress, with dramatic lighting highlighting her face.

Fairuz, wearing a dark, intricately patterned dress, stands on stage with eyes closed and head slightly raised during a performance.

Fairuz stands at a microphone in a sparkling gown, performing on stage in front of seated orchestra musicians in formal black attire.

Mireille Mathieu, left, and Fairuz, right, stand together smiling for the camera in Paris. Mathieu wears a light dress; Fairuz wears a dark dress with a choker necklace.

Assi Rahbani sits in a chair smiling and hugging his daughter Reema, who is nestled closely against him, in their home in Rabieh, Lebanon, early 1970s.

Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani in a suit performs at a piano on stage, with a microphone and sheet music visible under stage lighting.

Fairuz stands illuminated at the top of ancient stone steps during a concert at Baalbek, Lebanon, as a group of performers in costume ascend toward her on stage.

Fairuz stands on stage in an elaborate orange dress and matching parasol, singing and holding sheet music, with dancers and actors performing behind her during a musical in Beirut.

A large image of Lebanese singer Fairuz is projected onto the ancient columns of the Baalbek temples at night, with a crowd and Lebanese flag visible in the foreground.

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